Director of Advocacy
Director of Advocacy
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Join the Journey of Transformation as our Advocacy Director with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance!
Reading PA
The Greater Reading Region: Unearth the blend of rich history vibrant urban life and a community teeming with opportunity. Situated at a crossroads of growth and heritage Reading a city that speaks to the potential of Pennsylvania is eager to embrace the future while celebrating its illustrious past. With Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington DC just a short journey away Reading sits within the heart of the dynamic PhiladelphiaReadingCamden corridor.
About the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA): We are the evolution of ambition passion and commitment. A fusion of the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry the Greater Reading Economic Partnership and the Greater Berks Development Fund GRCA aims to supercharge the business milieu championing both corporate giants and intimate local businesses. With over 900 loyal members a strong asset repository and a mission full of potential we aspire to lead support and facilitate the economic changes that the Berks County and Reading communities are pursuing. Learn more about us:
Be Our Advocacy Director: We’re hunting for an inspiring leader. Someone who doesn't just see the present but dreams about the future and aligns resources to collaborate toward a common vision. Lead the GRCA’s legislative agenda strategic communications advocacy initiatives and strategy. Gain access to policymakers at all levels and keep member investors informed on policy/regulations and community matters. Develop strategies and tactics to implement the GRCA’s ProBusiness Policy Agenda in partnership with community stakeholders and officials. Provide timely and accurate data on evolving policy legislative issues and trends to support and advance GRCA’s business and economic development agenda.
If you have government experience an understanding of how policy is created can thrive and navigate current and upcoming legislation know how government works and can be a leader in conversations we want to talk to you!
What we are looking for from you:
Bachelor of Science in Political Science Communications or Public Administration with 5 years of experience.
Or a Master’s Degree in one of these principles Political Science Communications or Public Administration Community Relations with related experience.
Ability to Uphold the Mission and Vision Statement.
Demonstrated experience with Business Excellence Economic Development Advocacy and Workforce Development.
Drive to provide excellent customer service to coworkers staff volunteers visitors vendors and the community at large.
Maintain appropriate levels of external communication with the community and effectively communicate internally with all stakeholders.
The ability to maintain confidentiality is needed.
Role Description and Responsibilities:
Reading PA
The Greater Reading Region: Unearth the blend of rich history vibrant urban life and a community teeming with opportunity. Situated at a crossroads of growth and heritage Reading a city that speaks to the potential of Pennsylvania is eager to embrace the future while celebrating its illustrious past. With Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington DC just a short journey away Reading sits within the heart of the dynamic PhiladelphiaReadingCamden corridor.
About the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA): We are the evolution of ambition passion and commitment. A fusion of the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry the Greater Reading Economic Partnership and the Greater Berks Development Fund GRCA aims to supercharge the business milieu championing both corporate giants and intimate local businesses. With over 900 loyal members a strong asset repository and a mission full of potential we aspire to lead support and facilitate the economic changes that the Berks County and Reading communities are pursuing. Learn more about us:
Be Our Advocacy Director: We’re hunting for an inspiring leader. Someone who doesn't just see the present but dreams about the future and aligns resources to collaborate toward a common vision. Lead the GRCA’s legislative agenda strategic communications advocacy initiatives and strategy. Gain access to policymakers at all levels and keep member investors informed on policy/regulations and community matters. Develop strategies and tactics to implement the GRCA’s ProBusiness Policy Agenda in partnership with community stakeholders and officials. Provide timely and accurate data on evolving policy legislative issues and trends to support and advance GRCA’s business and economic development agenda.
If you have government experience an understanding of how policy is created can thrive and navigate current and upcoming legislation know how government works and can be a leader in conversations we want to talk to you!
What we are looking for from you:
Bachelor of Science in Political Science Communications or Public Administration with 5 years of experience.
Or a Master’s Degree in one of these principles Political Science Communications or Public Administration Community Relations with related experience.
Ability to Uphold the Mission and Vision Statement.
Demonstrated experience with Business Excellence Economic Development Advocacy and Workforce Development.
Drive to provide excellent customer service to coworkers staff volunteers visitors vendors and the community at large.
Maintain appropriate levels of external communication with the community and effectively communicate internally with all stakeholders.
The ability to maintain confidentiality is needed.
Role Description and Responsibilities:
- Abide by the organization’s code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
- Government & Public Relations
- Develop and maintain strong communications and relationships with elected officials and their staff at all levels along with regional/stateaffiliated organizations; chambers and economic development associations community leaders and other select professional and industry groups.
- Facilitate the Business & Community Advocacy Council and special Policy/Issues Committees to establish annual memberdriven probusiness policy agenda and position statements.
- Actively engage members throughout the year by conducting Policy/Issues discussions/forums with officials community leaders and appropriate topic experts to frame and present memberships’ viewpoints and priorities. (Business & Community Advocacy Meetings and Advocacy & Community Leadership Series Forums).
- Work collaboratively with other organizations/associations to gather information identify challenges and opportunities and guide the development of bills and regulations.
- Maintain and update Business Advocacy presence on the GRCA website including an interactive section to keep members informed and provide a tool to learn about their elected officials pending legislation and bill status and contacting elected/appointed officials.
- Act as spokesperson and provide position letters/testimony respond to media inquiries and represent GRCA.
- Prepare content for Advocate (enewsletter) articles in Commerce Quarterly social media news media special campaigns/alerts and forums and other media publications and outlets.
- Support member requests for local government interaction and facilitation (i.e. LERTA).
- Business & Community Development
- Build effective networks and public/private partnerships with businesses communities officials and professional associations that align with GRCA's priorities and strategy.
- Obtain and retain sponsors for the Business and Community Advocacy Council.
- Facilitate meetings at local companies to bring together business leadership with legislative delegates and local community representatives.
- Support projects undertaken by GRCA in terms of coordination with municipalities local or state officials and other entities.
- The opportunity to work with an awardwinning team
- 2021 & 2022 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Communications Excellence Award winner
- 2021 PA Economic Development Association (PEDA) Marketing Innovation Award winner
- Multiple Lehigh Valley Business 40 Under 40 award winners
- Flexibility in your schedule
- Tuition Discounts and a Culture that Promotes Continued Learning & Education
- Fun and engaging monthly team events
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays & Time Off
- LongTerm and ShortTerm Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Starting Annual Salary Range 65K to 80K
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