Job Description

The Broken Arrow Chamber is the leading voice to Broken Arrow businesses on legislative issues and advocates to ensure a pro-growth, pro-business environment. The Manager of Government Affairs works to ensure this is accomplished through directing and managing the local, state, and federal government relations efforts of the Chamber, managing advocacy staff and lobbyists, PAC activities and managing committees or other activities as needed in order to carry out the government relations functions of the organization. The Government Affairs Manager is responsible for the development of legislative programming and ensuring the necessary financial support to build the program for the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinating all government affairs activities of the Chamber at the city, county, state and federal level
Work with the Chamber Board and CEO to develop pro-business legislation that will support economic development in the city, region, and state.
Develop legislative programming and ensuring the necessary financial support to build the program for the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce
Provide research, position papers and recommendations on issues to staff, committees, and Board.
Track legislation at all levels, providing information to elected officials, representing the interests of business in accordance with our agenda.
Provided regular information regarding Public Policy issues pertaining to the Chamber’s mission in the Chamber newsletter, social media and other relevant distribution avenues.
Represents the Chamber in areas of government and public affairs by attending specific meetings and is a registered lobbyist who initiates and maintains contact with appropriate government officials, both elected and appointed.
When directed, organize lobbying efforts on issues of interest to Chamber Board of Directors.
Coordinate events relevant to government and legislative affairs issues including forums, dinners, BA Day at the Capitol, Washington DC Fly-In
Implement and manage Broken Arrow Chamber Political Action Committee and assist in raising funds
Build relationships at the City and County levels, tracking agendas and attend meetings as appropriate.
Serve as resource for staff, Board, Business Advocacy Committee and members on matters of Public Policy.
Attend city council meetings to represent the Broken Arrow Chamber and business community
Provide Government Affairs support as contracted by other organizations.

Skills Required

Strong organization and time management
Has a passion the betterment of community and getting things accomplished
Detail oriented and able to multi-task
Ability to solve problems, strong public speaking skills
Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to work with local government and media officials
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, subject matter experts, operations staff, and technical staff
Able to work independently and within a team environment
Deadline oriented, highly disciplined, and can self-manage
Strategic thinker with a track record of execute and implementing initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and other software programs including CRM.
Highly motivated self-starter that possesses strong organizational, analytical and time management skills to be able to handle multiple projects and priorities, anticipate the needs of prospects and exhibits good follow-through skills with minimal supervision.
Requires a high degree of flexibility, cooperative skills, communicative skills, facilitative skills, and team skills.
Flexibility to work travel as necessary (3-8 trips per year) and work nights and weekend occasionally.

Experience Level

Two plus years working in the political and/or legislative process
Knowledge of the legislative processes at the local, state and federal levels
Demonstrated experience helping advise and update leadership on legislative and political issues
Strong analytical and project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in business, economics, political affairs or similar field or equivalent experience.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The BA Chamber is committed to continuous personal development including tactical skills as well as transformational soft skills. The position will require proficiency at the following EI (emotional intelligence) skills:
Teamwork and collaboration, self-awareness, organizational awareness, self-control, adaptability, transparency, initiative
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Employee is regularly required to verbally communicate
Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Must be able to stand and move intermittently throughout the work day
Must possess sight/hearing senses to adequately perform the functions of the job
May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
May be required to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled office or other human factors friendly environment
Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of normal office environment
No environmental hazards are encountered in performance of normal job duties
Position requires some travel outside the state of Oklahoma via car and/or airplane
Ability to sit for extended periods may be required

This job description is not intended to be an employment contract, nor does it dissolve the “at will” employment relationship.

Base Salary and Benefits

The position is full-time salaried position, salary depending on experience
The Chamber pays for employee’s basic health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan, with up to 4% matching
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
14 paid holidays
20 Days PTO annually

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