Director of Government Affairs

Mobile Chamber•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications and Advocacy team leads the Mobile Chamber’s government affairs efforts, leveraging relationships with local, state, and federal officials to advance the priorities and needs of the business community. The team also supports the Chamber’s initiatives by telling the Chamber’s story, highlighting members, connecting businesses with opportunities to engage, and executing and overseeing the Chamber’s signature events. This is a full-time, onsite role (8:00 am-5:00 pm, remote Friday afternoons) with occasional evening or weekend events as part of community and partner engagement. Travels as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and support organizational initiatives, including regular travel to Montgomery during the legislative session. We’re looking for an experienced Director of Government Affairs to lead our advocacy efforts and leverage relationships with business leaders, elected officials and community partners. If you’re a strategic thinker, skilled communicator and passionate about public policy, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our region. At the Mobile Chamber, advocacy is how we turn the priorities of the business community into action. It's the difference between businesses facing challenges alone and businesses having a seat at the table where decisions are made. As Director of Government Affairs, you'll build and leverage relationships with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels to advance the issues that matter most to Mobile’s business community. You’ll coordinate the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee, working directly with members to identify emerging issues, and represent the Chamber’s interests in Montgomery during the legislative session. This is a role for someone who wants their work to directly shape the business climate of an entire region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Five or more years of experience in government affairs, public policy, chamber management, economic development or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to build and leverage relationships with elected officials and community leaders.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong organizational, project management and strategic thinking abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legislative tracking software, and other business technology tools.
Working knowledge of the legislative process at the local, state, and federal levels.
Ability to travel, including regular travel to Montgomery during the legislative session and occasional out-of-state travel.
Valid driver’s license, passport, and reliable transportation required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Manage the Chamber's government affairs and advocacy initiatives.
Build and leverage relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials, community partners and business organizations to advance the Chamber’s priorities.
Develop and advance policy priorities that support economic growth and business success.
Coordinate the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee and engage business leaders in advocacy efforts.
Coordinate legislative visits, policy discussions, and advocacy events, including regular travel to Montgomery during the legislative session.
Support the planning and implementation of the annual Leaders Exchange “inter-city visit” to another community.
Work with the Communications team to keep members informed on key public policy issues.
Represent the Chamber at meetings, events, and legislative activities throughout the region and state.