Familiarizing oneself with the structure, goals, & strategic mission of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce & to be involved in the research, analysis, & implementation of the various government affairs activities the organization is involved in
Duties may include:
-Providing advocacy department support and assistance with advocacy events as needed, including the Public Policy seminar series
-Providing research and comparison information regarding local, state and federal legislation
-Providing data to the Chamber about current important business issues and what positions the state and US Chambers have taken on them
-Participating in as many public policy and government affairs activities and meetings as possible to see the process in action. This role will involve substantial interaction with Chamber volunteers and key local, state and federal elected officials
-Assisting the Chamber’s East Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance which involves working with area business contacts to assist the region in obtaining federal support on projects that have a regional impact.
Desired skills and academic qualifications:
-Declared major in Political Science, Government Relations preferred
-Familiarity and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to handle research assignments, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently
