Chief of Public Policy
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Post Date: Oct 08, 2024
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: $215,000
Location: US - California - Los Angeles
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Description
The Chief of Public Policy will spearhead the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's comprehensive public policy and advocacy efforts. As a key member of the Chamber’s executive team, this role requires a deep understanding of public policy, government relations, and strong advocacy skills. The Chief of Public Policy will be responsible for shaping and driving the Chamber’s strategic plan related to advocacy, ensuring active engagement and mobilization of Chamber members across all levels of government.


•        Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the Chamber's advocacy agenda, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
•        Government Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key policymakers, government officials, and regulatory bodies to influence legislation and policies that benefit the Chamber’s membership.
•        Legislative Advocacy: Lead efforts to mobilize Chamber members in support of or opposition to critical legislation. This includes developing advocacy campaigns, coordinating member participation, providing testimony and legislative updates.
•        Regulatory Monitoring: Oversee the monitoring and analysis of activities from regulatory agencies to anticipate and address potential impacts on Chamber members and the broader business community.
•        Executive Collaboration: Work closely with the Chamber’s executive team to ensure that advocacy efforts are aligned with other strategic initiatives across the organization, including programs and events, and marketing and communications.

Skills
•        Policy Development: Collaborate with industry leaders, member organizations, and subject matter experts to develop policy positions that advance the interests of the business community. Oversee the policy committee structure and leverage the expertise of members of the Board.
•        Public Affairs: Serve as a key spokesperson for the Chamber on policy issues, representing the organization in Board meetings, public forums, and media engagements. Oversee the work of external consultants.


Notes
Management and Supervisory Skills
•        Team Leadership
•        Staff Development
•        Cross-Department Collaboration
•        Resource Allocation


Application
LAACC Contact: Carmen Torres, Human Resources Consultant (myhrspecialistinc@gmail.com & resume@lachamber.com)
Submission Requirements: Cover Letter & resume