VP, Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives

Position: VP, Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Pay: $90,000/year

Type: Full-time;
Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Greene Resources is seeking a VP, Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives to join a growing and dynamic team!

• Lead the Greater Raleigh Chamber's public policy agenda, government relations, and strategic initiatives that advance a business-friendly environment and support long-term economic growth throughout the Greater Raleigh region.
• Collaborate across Chamber departments and with business, civic, and government leaders to develop policy priorities, strengthen public-private partnerships, and create programs that engage members on key regional issues.
• Serve as a primary ambassador of the Chamber, advocating for the business community with local, regional, state, and federal officials, with primary emphasis on local government engagement.

• Lead the Chamber's public policy and government relations efforts in partnership with the President & CEO and senior leadership.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, government staff, business leaders, and community partners.
• Represent Chamber interests to local, regional, state, and federal governments and at public meetings.
• Monitor, research, and analyze legislation, ordinances, and public policy issues affecting the business community.
• Develop policy communications, legislative updates, member alerts, and public policy content.
• Evaluate member requests for Chamber policy support and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Supervise the Public Policy Coordinator and oversee departmental operations.

• Develop and implement a proactive legislative and policy agenda.
• Support policy priorities including education, transportation, infrastructure, economic development, housing, quality of place, business climate, and growth and development.
• Collaborate with regional partners to develop shared legislative priorities.
• Prepare the Chamber's Voter Guide during election years.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Public Policy Committee by preparing agendas, research, meeting materials, and policy recommendations.

• Develop and lead initiatives that engage members around critical economic and community issues.
• Create forums, round tables, leadership programs, and educational events that connect business and community leaders.
• Partner with public and private organizations on initiatives aligned with Chamber priorities.
• Plan inter-city visits and leadership exchanges, including agendas, logistics, sponsor ships, and participant engagement.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities and secure financial support for programs.
• Measure and report program participation and outcomes.

• Provide strategic leadership for Public Policy Department events by overseeing program content, speaker development, sponsorship fulfillment, and coordination with Chamber departments.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications, the Events Team, sponsors, speakers, elected officials, and volunteers to ensure successful execution.
• Invite and encourage participation from local government officials and community partners.

• Coordinate candidate briefings and member engagement opportunities with elected officials.
• Lead Chamber involvement in policy campaigns and strategic initiatives approved by Chamber leadership.
• Represent the Chamber on regional committees, coalitions, and working groups supporting transportation, infrastructure, and economic development priorities.

• Recruit, support, and manage volunteer committees and task forces.
• Provide meeting coordination, research, communications, and administrative support for committees and volunteer leaders.

• Develop and manage the Public Policy Department budget.
• Monitor departmental financial performance and prepare monthly variance reports and end-of-year projections.
• Prepare reports for the Vice Chair of Public Policy to report at the Executive Committee and Board of Director meetings.
• Ensure departmental…