Public Policy Manager

Public Policy Manager

Reports To: Executive Director, Georgia Chamber Foundation

Major Objectives and Outcomes

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Georgia Chamber and Hub Chambers across Georgia, fostering strong relationships and advancing shared policy priorities.
• Support and strengthen the Hub Chamber Council through strategic engagement, meeting facilitation, resource development, and ongoing communication.
• Build and maintain relationships with local chamber executives, business leaders, elected officials, economic development partners, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Hub Chambers to identify regional business challenges and develop policy recommendations and legislative solutions that support economic growth and competitiveness.
• Serve as the Hub Chamber Council’s legislative liaison on federal and state issues relevant to its policy priorities.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement efforts that advance the Georgia Chamber's public policy agenda and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate investor-led policy committees and stakeholder groups to develop consensus-driven policy recommendations.
• Translate legislative, regulatory, and policy developments into practical resources, briefing materials, and communications for Chamber members and partners.
• Represent the Georgia Chamber at local chamber meetings, regional events, legislative briefings, and statewide stakeholder gatherings.
• Support execution of grant-funded initiatives through coalition building, stakeholder coordination, project management, and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of Georgia Chamber events, policy forums, and leadership convenings.

Most Frequent and Essential Work Activities

• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• HUB Chamber outreach and support
• Public policy coordination and advocacy support
• Meeting facilitation and coalition building
• Strategic partnership development
• Legislative and regulatory issue monitoring
• Member communications and resource development
• Managing multiple projects and stakeholder groups simultaneously
• Event participation and statewide representation

Primary People Contacts

• Executive Director, Georgia Chamber Foundation
• Deputy Director, Georgia Chamber Foundation
• Public Policy Director
• Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
• Public Affairs Staff
• HUB Chamber Executives and Chamber Staff
• HUB Chamber Council Members
• GCC Officers and Policy Committee Chairs
• Board Members
• Business Leaders and Investors
• Economic Development Organizations
• State and Local Elected Officials
• Community and Nonprofit Partners

Behavioral Traits, Attitudes, and Skills

• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Experience in public policy, government affairs, chamber operations, or stakeholder engagement
• Legislative tracking skills and knowledge of operations of the Georgia General Assembly
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable speaking publicly and facilitating meetings
• Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and represent the organization externally
• Flexible, dependable team player
• Confidentiality and accountability

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 20% travel throughout Georgia.
• Regular attendance at HUB Chamber meetings, regional events, legislative gatherings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Prerequisites

• Four-year college degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in public policy, chamber relations, government affairs, economic development, stakeholder engagement, or related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong relationship management and facilitation experience preferred