Director, Public Policy

About the job

ORGANIZATION: The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most influential business membership organization in San Francisco. The Chamber serves more than 800,000 employees from companies of every size and industry in San Francisco and across the Bay Area. Acting on our mission to attract, support, and grow business in San Francisco, the Chamber delivers more than 200 programs and events each year and advocates for a prosperous economy and high quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and visits the city. For more information, visit www.SFChamber.com.

JOB TITLE: Director, Public Policy

EXEMPT: Yes

DIVISION: Public Policy

LOCATION: 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 760, San Francisco, CA 94104

REPORTS TO: President & CEO

SUMMARY

The Director, Public Policy carries out the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s public policy agenda. Working with the President & CEO, the Director, Public Policy in partnership with members, staff, and others to craft and disseminate public policy positions that support the Chamber’s goals of sustaining San Francisco’s economic viability and improving its business climate. This Director position is also responsible for Press Relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Policy Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Public Policy staff and agenda
• Cultivate, staff, and guide the Public Policy Committee, Public Policy Working Groups, and Chamber of Commerce membership
• Plan and execute legislative advocacy strategies and electoral campaigns
• Track and analyze relevant local, state, and federal legislation
• Represent the SF Chamber of Commerce as a registered lobbyist and spokesperson in City Hall, Sacramento, and Washington D.C.
• Develop and coordinate a grassroots effort of businesses and business leaders to testify and lobby at City Hall
• Fundraise and develop the Chamber of Commerce PAC
• Provide cross-functional leadership and direction to Chamber of Commerce teams in sales, events, marketing, etc.
• Manage and build relationships with trade associations, labor unions, community organizations, neighborhood associations, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups

Press Relations Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Press Relations
• Cultivate and develop relationships with journalists, writers, and media outlets

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short, medium, and long-term strategy for legislation, campaigns, organizing, and media.
• Build organizational capacity and infrastructure in the Public Policy team
• Identify unique opportunities and collaborations for long-term public policy success.
• Build lasting coalitions and partnerships between the Chamber of Commerce and trade associations, labor unions, community organizations, neighborhood associations, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus 5 years minimum experience in the field of public policy. Related educational background/graduate degree a plus.
• Demonstrated management of project timelines and exceptional organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state and federal legislative processes, public policy issues related to the Chamber of Commerce’s mission. Familiarity with local issues and individuals in elected and appointed positions, agency staff, civic leaders, and others who work on policies and programs related to issues important to the Chamber of Commerce
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to represent the Chamber of Commerce professionally in public forums

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Entrepreneurial problem solver exuding a high degree of professionalism and the ability to manage priorities to deliver high-quality results. Existing relationships with external and internal Bay Area partners is important.

COMPENSATION

Compensation commensurate with experience. The Chamber also provides a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) compensation program with employer matching (subject to annual Board of Directors’ approval). This position enjoys 10 paid holidays, plus two floating holidays per year, and up to 15 days paid time off on an accrual basis per year (increases after 3 years’ employment).

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WITH RESUME AND MUST INCLUDE SALARY EXPECTATIONS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

Thank you for your interest in the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.

Email [email protected] for more information on how to apply.