Public Policy Coordinator, Policy Engagement
Public Policy Coordinator, Policy Engagement
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Job Description
Why the Partnership
When you join the Greater Houston Partnership you get the opportunity to work with an organization helping guide the future of the Houston region. Our team of professionals work across multiple disciplines including: Economic Development (Regional and International) Executive Finance & Accounting Marketing & Communications Member Engagement Public Policy Regional Workforce Development Research Resources and the Center for Houstons Future.
The Greater Houston Partnership works to make Houston one of the best places to live work and build a business. As the economic development organization for the region the Partnership champions growth across 12 counties by bringing together business and civic-minded leaders who are dedicated to the areas long-term success. Representing more than 900 member organizations and approximately one-fifth of the regions workforce the Partnership is the place companies come together to make an impact.
We look forward to telling you more about the organization and helping determine if a career with the Partnership is right for you!
Today We Are Looking For
The Coordinator Policy Engagement plays a critical role inengaging with Partnership members and delivering on the Partnerships value proposition of impacting the regions most pressing challenges through convening advocating and communicating. This individual will serve as the hub for committee data and analytics track key performance indicators and support the execution of high-impact member-facing programming. The ideal candidate will be familiar with governmental affairs at the local state and federal levels highly organized detail-oriented data-savvy and passionate about engaging members around public policy issues important to the Houston region.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are essential to job performance:
Committee Engagement & Analytics
Support all public policy committees by tracking member participation engagement metrics and committee deliverables.
Maintain up-to-date rosters attendance records and dashboards across all committees.
Manage data collection and reporting to assess the effectiveness and impact of committee engagement activities.
Content & Communication
Assist with the development of marketing materials to drive engagement for policy committee meetings and public policy events.
Support preparation of briefing materials and policy content for internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the creation of content for web and digital platforms related to public policy programs.
Programs & Events
Strategize and implement public policy-related programs and events.
Collaborate with internal events marketing and policy divisions to manage event logistics branding and content creation.
Serve as liaison for cross-departmental coordination on public policy programming.
Stakeholder Relations
Cultivate relationships with Partnership members elected officials offices and other key stakeholders through program engagement.
Represent the Partnership in public policy programs and event settings serving as a professional and knowledgeable point of contact.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor content to various audiences.
Excellent organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; comfortable engaging with senior-level stakeholders.
Analytical thinker with the ability to develop manage and report on data-driven metrics.
Self-motivated and able to thrive in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment.
Experience with and affinity for Microsoft office products.
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree preferably in political science public affairs public administration or a related field.
Required Experience
Minimum of 23 years of experience in public policyproject management or a related role.
Experience working with elected officials government relations or advocacy organizations preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Good vision and hearing acuity (with adaptive aids if necessary).
- Manual dexterity and skillful use of computer keyboard.
- Physical exertion includes bending pushing standing and be able to move or lift approximately 25 pounds on occasion.
Mental and Aptitude Requirements
- Job requires the ability to hear see and talk; analytical conceptual problem-solving planning and decision-making skills.
Safety Requirements
- Adhere to the office safety policies and procedures.
- May require occasional early morning evening or offsite event support.
The Greater Houston Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to such factors as race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
