Public Policy Manager

Company Description

The Bellevue Chamber serves as the leading voice of business on the Eastside, advocating for policies that support economic growth and community development. Representing thousands of jobs across various industries, the Chamber plays a vital role in fostering collaboration between businesses and local leadership. By championing pro-business initiatives, the Bellevue Chamber drives innovation and promotes a thriving economy in the region.

Reports to: Vice President of Government Affairs 

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based in Bellevue, WA, for a Public Policy Manager.

The Public Policy Manager is an essential operational and research role that enables the Vice President of Government Affairs and CEO to drive the Chamber's advocacy agenda. This position handles day-to-day research, administrative, communications, and logistical work that keeps the Chamber's policy programs running.

Committee & Program Operations

• Coordinate logistics for all government affairs committee meetings (Policy Council, PLUSH, Transportation, and others), including scheduling, venue coordination, agenda preparation, speaker outreach, and materials development under the VP's direction. 
• Record meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-through with committee members and staff.
• Support the VP in coordinating with the Chamber's state contract lobbyist and DC-based federal contract lobbyist, including scheduling calls, compiling legislative updates, and organizing materials for briefings.
• Assist in managing stakeholder working groups, tracking participation, and preparing summary documents.

Advocacy Logistics & Events

• Serve as the primary logistical coordinator for the annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In and "Chamber Day" in Olympia — managing registration, travel and hotel coordination, meeting schedules with elected officials, briefing books, and participant communications.
• Coordinate the VP's attendance at City Council and commission meetings, including preparing testimony outlines, tracking agenda items of interest, and ensuring the VP has relevant background materials ahead of each meeting.
• Attend and testify at public meetings as a representative of the Chamber.
• Assist in organizing delegation meetings, fly-in logistics, and post-event follow-up for government affairs programs.

PAC & Compliance Support

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Eastside Business Alliance PAC, including organizing endorsement materials, tracking fundraising activities, and assisting with voter contact coordination under the VP's oversight.

Communications & Member Engagement

• Draft advocacy-related content — including newsletter segments, member alerts, blog posts, and social media copy — for review and approval by the VP and Communications Director.
• Prepare presentations, briefing documents, and reports for leadership, committees, and external partners as directed by the VP.
• Respond to member inquiries related to government affairs programs and direct complex or sensitive inquiries to the VP appropriately.
• Represent the Chamber at community events, public forums, and conferences in a supporting capacity.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain organized files, contact databases, and institutional records for the government affairs division.
• Support the Chamber's frequent events through setup. take-down, and other various support tasks including moving and lifting heavy equipment and materials.
• Support Chamber-wide events and initiatives as needed; perform other tasks as assigned by the VP of Government Affairs or President & CEO.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in political science, public administration, communications, business, or a related field.
• At least 1–3 years of professional experience in public policy, government, advocacy, legislative work, or a closely related field.
• Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex policy information into clear, accessible summaries and materials.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in local and state government; familiarity with Washington State legislative processes preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new platforms and databases; experience with legislative tracking tools a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor in interactions with elected officials, business leaders, and Chamber members.