Director of Public Policy

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

• Graduate of an accredited university. Advanced degree preferred but not required.
• Three or more years of experience with a proven track record in public policy and/or government affairs.
• Strong working knowledge of Metro Nashville/Davidson County legislative process.
• Prior experience successfully managing a budget and generating revenue preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for Middle Tennessee and a commitment to ensuring that business concerns are represented in Metro policy decisions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to apply reasoning and problem-solving skills to quickly identify critical issues and develop plans and programs to accomplish objectives.
• Leadership style that creates trust, enthusiasm, and confidence and produces results for the team.
• Positive approach.
• Professional maturity.
• Strong strategic thinking.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing policy circumstances in a fast-paced political environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies and build consensus and coalition across differing viewpoints.
• Ability to demonstrate balance in perspective – understands and supports the values of the Chamber while respecting the values of all points of view.
• Competence in creating and meeting budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and the work of multiple staff.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks and work with internal and external stakeholders simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours.
• Knowledge of PC functions and Microsoft Office Applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

SUPERVISION: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Project Management LEADERSHIP AND/OR PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project management is a consistent and on-going aspect of this position. The Director of Public Policy works closely with the Chief Livability & Policy officer in developing and implementing projects, specific products and initiatives including, but not limited to, developing and leading projects and initiatives, selecting participants and recruiting volunteers, making assignments, developing timelines and budgets, identifying deliverables and tracking performance and results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Occasionally lifting light objects (less than 24 pounds).
• Intermittently walking, standing, bending and carrying.
• Requires use of use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.
• Manual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity needed.
• Some repetitive motion is involved.
• Work is performed in an office or computer room.
• Work requires visits to businesses, elected officials and economic and Chamber partners in the Middle Tennessee region.
• Position requires travel out of the Middle Tennessee region less than five percent of the time.
• The Chamber is observing in-house safety protocols based on CDC, State and Metro Nashville/Davidson County guidance around COVID-19.
• The Chamber does not currently have a teleworking policy. All staff work full-time in the office.