Portland Metro Chamber · 1 week ago
Director, Commercial Real Estate and Development Policy
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $103K/yr
5+ years expThe Portland Metro Chamber is the leading voice for business in the Greater Portland region. The Director of Commercial Real Estate and Development Policy will advocate for the Commercial Real Estate Industry and policies that promote development and economic growth, primarily through collaboration with government officials and the production of public affairs content.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Meet regularly to develop and maintain positive working relationships with elected officials, government officials, and organizational partners at the direction of the EVP of Public Affairs
Coordinate subject matter experts to track and influence task forces, coalitions, committees and subcommittees that develop policies that impact the commercial real estate industry and the economic growth the Portland region
Schedule meetings, organize events, and manage committee work. Develop relationships with fellow lobbyists and Alliance members to strengthen advocacy and build coalitions
Research, analyze and manage public policy issues identified as important to the collaborative partners
Write memos, testimony and talking points reflecting the shared positions and agenda of the collaborative partners
Track policy trends, identify emerging issues, and research best practices impacting the commercial real estate industry and economic growth
Represent Alliance and Public Affairs Collaborative affiliates on various external committee meetings at the city, county and regional levels
Regularly respond to stakeholder inquiries
Help organize the annual lobbying trips to Washington, D.C. and the Oregon Legislature
Help to organize related aspects of the annual Best Practices Domestic and International Trips
Serving, at times, as a first point of contact for local, national, and international news and electronic media
Represent Portland Metro Chamber and Collaborative in formal coalitions, advisory committees, task forces, and work groups
Potentially engage in candidate and ballot measure campaigns on behalf of the Chamber including the United for Portland Coalition
Actively seek opportunities for fundraising and support efforts to resource the affiliates and the public affairs collaborative
Performing other duties as necessary
Qualification
Required
Minimum five years' experience in policy development & analysis, government affairs, external affairs, communications, or work in related political fields
Minimum three years' experience working in and knowledge of the commercial real estate industry, real estate and land development, and related policies
Strong writing and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, time-management and planning skills
Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, commercial real estate fields or adjacent industry certifications, or equivalent experience
Company
Portland Metro Chamber
The Portland Metro Chamber is the greater Portland Chamber of Commerce and the leading voice for business in the region.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Benjamin Forstag
Vice President Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
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