Director Of Infrastructure

Metro Atlanta Chamber•Atlanta, GA

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 about issues specific to their organizations and works with MAC’s Economic Development team on issues important to regional competitiveness. The Director develops relationships with key infrastructure organizations, represents MAC in coalitions and partnerships, and identifies legislative and programmatic changes that advance MAC’s goals and improve regional infrastructure. The position also leads infrastructure advocacy strategy, develops policy recommendations and legislative plans, analyzes legislation, engages with stakeholders, and coordinates projects and communications. Salary starts at $100,000.

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, support MAC priorities, and manage 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 regional competitiveness.
Advocate for existing and emerging infrastructure and business-climate priorities, primarily at the state level, and support 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.