Government Relations Specialist

Under the direction of the Director of Programs & Government Relations, the Government Relations Specialist supports the El Paso Chamber’s government affairs, public policy, and business advocacy initiatives at the local, state, and federal levels.

This position monitors legislative, regulatory, and governmental activity affecting the regional business community; conducts policy research; prepares legislative updates and briefing materials; coordinates meetings and advocacy activities; and maintains relationships with elected officials, governmental agencies, Chamber members, and community stakeholders.

• Support the development and implementation of the Chamber’s government relations and public policy initiatives.
• Monitor local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory activity affecting Chamber members and the regional business community.
• Track proposed legislation, ordinances, regulations, governmental actions, and public policy developments relevant to Chamber priorities.
• Assist with developing legislative priorities, policy positions, talking points, and advocacy materials.
• Provide timely updates to the Director of Programs & Government Relations regarding significant governmental or policy developments.

• Conduct research on proposed legislation, regulations, ordinances, and public policy issues.
• Analyze information regarding the potential impact of governmental actions on businesses, employers, and the regional economy.
• Prepare legislative summaries, issue briefs, fact sheets, background materials, and policy updates.
• Research comparable policies and governmental actions in other communities or jurisdictions when appropriate.
• Translate complex legislative and regulatory information into clear and understandable summaries for Chamber members and stakeholders.

• Assist with Chamber advocacy efforts before local, state, and federal governmental entities.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations, correspondence, and supporting documentation for advocacy meetings.
• Coordinate meetings between Chamber leadership, members, elected officials, governmental representatives, and community stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing letters of support, position statements, public comments, and other advocacy communications.
• Track follow-up items resulting from governmental and legislative meetings.
• Support coalitions and partnerships addressing issues affecting the regional business community.
• Maintain appropriate professionalism and neutrality when representing established Chamber positions.

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with governmental offices and community stakeholders.
• Represent the Chamber at governmental meetings, public hearings, community meetings, and other designated activities.
• Identify opportunities for Chamber members to engage with elected officials and governmental representatives.

• Assist with planning and coordinating Chamber government relations events and advocacy initiatives.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for activities that may include:
• Public policy forums
• Pints & Politics
• Legislative briefings
• Other advocacy and government relations activities
• Coordinate schedules, meeting locations, participant communications, registration, materials, speakers, and other logistical needs.
• Prepare event agendas, briefing books, schedules, presentations, and supporting materials.
• Provide on-site support for government relations programs and events.
• Assist with post-event follow-up and evaluation.

• Provide staff support to assigned Chamber…