Policy Advocate- Housing, Recycling & Product Regulation at CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

195000.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legislative Analysis, Regulatory Proposals, Communication Skills, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Testimony, Public Speaking, Writing, Advocacy, Engagement, Networking, Committee Planning, Media Relations, Business Impact Assessment, Housing Regulation, Recycling Regulation

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: Headquarters - Sacramento, CA 95814 Salary Range: $195,000.00 - $195,000.00 Salary/year The California Chamber of Commerce has an opening for a lobbyist to represent the CalChamber viewpoint in the legislative and regulatory arena. The Policy Advocate will specialize in housing, recycling and product regulation and will function both as a lobbyist to advance the interests of CalChamber, and as a leader to engage legislators, legislative and executive staff, CalChamber members and the business community in general to support CalChamber’s advocacy goals. The Policy Advocate will also work with state and local agencies, media and the public in general. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Analyze and evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals to assess the impact on business in California. Meet with legislators, legislative and executive branch staff to acquaint and inform them of the CalChamber viewpoint regarding proposed legislation and regulations. Write support and opposition letters to legislators, legislative committees and regulatory agencies. Provide testimony at legislative and regulatory hearings on the CalChamber's position as necessary. Identify, contact and assist witnesses from affected businesses to testify at legislative and regulatory hearings. Plan CalChamber committee meetings and make presentations at those meetings. Write articles for CalChamber publications as necessary. Answer calls from CalChamber members and non-members on legislative and regulatory issues. Answer media questions on applicable legislative and regulatory issues. Speak to interested groups on legislative and regulatory issues. QUALIFICATIONS Juris Doctor (JD) Degree (preferred) 3-5 years’ experience Housing, Recycling & Product Regulation issues Solid communication skills, both oral and written. Leadership and strong organizational skills. Interpersonal skills. CalChamber is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. CalChamber is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans

Responsibilities

The Policy Advocate will analyze legislative and regulatory proposals and represent the CalChamber viewpoint to legislators and the business community. They will also engage with various stakeholders and provide testimony at hearings as necessary.