Policy Advocate- Product Regulation, Recycling & Housing

Policy Advocate - Product Regulation, Recycling & Housing

The California Chamber of Commerce has an opening for a policy advocate to represent the Cal Chamber viewpoint in the legislative and regulatory arena. The Policy Advocate will specialize in product regulation, recycling and housing and will function both as a lobbyist to advance the interests of Cal Chamber, and as a leader to engage legislators, legislative and executive staff, Cal Chamber members and the business community in general to support Cal Chamber’s advocacy goals.

The Policy Advocate will also work with state and local agencies, media and the public in general.

• 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 Cal Chamber 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 Cal Chamber's position as necessary.
• Identify, contact and assist witnesses from affected businesses to testify at legislative and regulatory hearings.
• Plan Cal Chamber committee meetings and make presentations at those meetings.
• Write articles for Cal Chamber publications as necessary.
• Answer calls from Cal Chamber 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.

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree (Strongly Preferred)
• 8-10 years’ experience Recycling, Product Regulation & Housing issues
• Solid communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience with public speaking
• Leadership and strong organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Cal Chamber 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. Cal Chamber is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave