DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE

METRO ATLANTA CHAMBER•Atlanta, GA

3d•$100,000 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Infrastructure leads the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Public Policy team advocacy efforts in coordination with MAC members and in response to the needs of the metro Atlanta region. The role focuses primarily on Georgia state government and secondarily on local and federal government. The Director consults with MAC investors to understand issues unique to members and coordinates with MAC’s Economic Development team on issues central to regional competitiveness. The Director builds relationships with key infrastructure organizations and represents MAC in coalitions and partnerships that advance its strategies. The role identifies legislative and programmatic changes that can advance MAC’s goals and improve infrastructure across the region. It also leads policy priorities and recommendations, monitors legislation, advocates with policymakers, develops partnerships, prepares communications, and manages related projects and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in public policy, government affairs, infrastructure, legislative advocacy, or a related field.
Strong understanding of Georgia’s infrastructure policy landscape.
Working knowledge of infrastructure issues that may include transportation, public transit, housing, water, air quality, data centers, artificial intelligence, land use and permitting, power supply, and rail networks.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to completion, track progress against timelines, and balance independent work with cross-departmental collaboration.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with initiative, resilience, and creativity to identify challenges and recommend practical solutions.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to organize complex information and communicate effectively across public and private settings, audiences, and formats.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills, including the ability to establish and nurture contacts with policymakers, agency staff, partner organizations, MAC investors, and other stakeholders.
Experience working with teams to achieve shared goals, deliver results, and support MAC priorities while managing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, internet research, artificial intelligence tools, social media, and other digital communication platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead MAC’s infrastructure advocacy strategy by shaping priorities, developing policy recommendations, and coordinating legislative plans that advance the region’s competitiveness.
Advocate for existing and emerging infrastructure and business climate priorities, primarily at the state level, while supporting local and federal efforts as needed.
Track, review, analyze, and summarize legislation and policy proposals, including infrastructure bills introduced in the General Assembly.
Prepare reports, briefs, letters of support, and other written materials.
Serve as a point person at the State Capitol by attending legislative committee meetings, monitoring House and Senate activity, supporting lobbyist disclosure compliance, and maintaining a nonpartisan approach with elected officials and staff.
Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with legislators, agency staff, policymakers, partner organizations, MAC investors, chamber staff, and other stakeholders.
Develop coalitions and partnerships to identify challenges, research solutions, and advocate for policy or programmatic changes that support MAC infrastructure priorities.
Prepare and deliver internal and external written and oral presentations, and provide editorial and content feedback on MAC materials across traditional, digital, and social media platforms.
Manage project timelines, coordinate with team members, schedule meetings with legislative staff and partners, and ensure work products and reports are completed on time.
Engage with MAC investors to understand their needs, support Metro Atlanta Chamber staff as assigned, and participate in outside meetings, conferences, dinners, and other job-related activities as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.