Community Development and Government Affairs Coordinator

Job Number: 48170

Community Development and Government Affairs Coordinator

Job Description:

Support the activities of the of Community Development and Government Affairs Department by managing projects, events and stakeholders to advance the goals of the Chamber of Commerce.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Director in developing content for and facilitating the following department events: Day Trip, Healthcare Summit, Inter-City Visit and Leadership Conference, First Responders Breakfast, State of the City, County & Schools, Policy & Pastries and others as needed.

• Attend all government affair events, manage speakers and assist the event logistics team before, during and after the event.

• Follow all internal event processes in collaboration with Communications, Events and Finance teams including event budgets, workflow and communications procedures.

• Provide organizational and administrative support to the Community Development and Government Affairs Committee, Inter-City Visit and Leadership Conference Task Force, First Responders Task Force and Bond Advocacy Committees.

• Create and maintain committee and task force membership in proprietary software databases.

• Assist Director of Community Development and Government Affairs with all meeting deliverables and follow up, ensures committee member questions are answered, and accurate records retained.

• Perform research related to specific issues or policies of interest to the Chamber, such as economic development, transportation, education, healthcare and other policy priorities.

• Monitor city and county ordinances, as well as policy and proposals that affect businesses.

• Assist in the preparation of local and state policy agendas.

• Provide support to other Chamber departments as assigned.

• Provide support for municipal and county bond campaigns.

• Represent the Chamber at community events where the Chamber is a stakeholder.

• Create Community Development and Government Affairs content for the Chamber website and submits content for Chamber blog.

• Assist with preparation and distribution of the annual Voters Guide to inform Chamber membership about candidates running for office.

• Ensure effective communication with volunteers and other stakeholders.

Education Requirements:

• Must possess an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Desired Background/Skills:

• Strong communication, organizational and strategic planning skills required.

• Must be capable of managing projects over extended periods of time with multiple teammates and deliverables with minimal supervision.

• Must have ability to work in a flexible environment including nights and weekends, out of office locations and occasional overnight conferences.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years relevant work experience desired.

Other Information:

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