Manager, Government Affairs, Western Region

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If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.

S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow.

We make it our job today and every day to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.

C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees.

As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities.

We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Help develop and coordinate grassroots legislative and political activities in the five Western states : Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Build and maintain relationships with members of Congress and their regional and Hill staffs.
• Strengthen relationships with state, regional, and local chambers.
• Cultivate grasstops relationships.
• Activate Chamber membership on key policy issues.
• Bolster advocacy programs through government affairs training programs.
• Perform candidate and issue research.
• Recommend candidates for political endorsements and support endorsed candidates.
• Represent the Chamber at events.
• Contribute to the development of grassroots legislative strategies and identify emerging issues.
• Conduct outreach to Chamber members to enhance the legislative agenda and provide membership services.
• Carry out targeted outreach beyond the Chamber’s membership.
• Build and maintain media relationships.
• Manage and maintain social media messaging.
• Work with other regional staff to conduct nationwide programming.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with staff in Government Affairs and other departments.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (REQUIREMENTS) :

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience working in a congressional office, lobbying, working on a campaign, or engaging in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of key issues affecting the business community.
• Political or legislative connections in one or more of the Western states.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent public speaker.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

The salary range for this position is from $94,000 up to $97,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

The U.S. Chamber is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

The U.S. Chamber will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.