Government Affairs Coordinator

Interested applicants should submit via email the following:

• Resume
• Letter of interest 

Contact: Kristin at kristinw@ndchamber.com. Only completed applications will advance to consideration.

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is seeking a Government Affairs Coordinator to support our work as North Dakota’s statewide voice of business.

Working as part of GNDC’s government affairs team, this position will monitor public policy developments, research issues, coordinate advocacy and civic engagement programs, and help members understand how policy decisions affect their businesses. This work helps ensure GNDC is prepared and effective in advancing policies that strengthen North Dakota’s business climate and economy.

LOCATION: Bismarck, ND | Full-time, in-person

REPORTS TO: VP of Government Affairs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Policy and Advocacy

• Monitor state legislation, regulations, hearings, and other public policy activity relevant to GNDC members.
• Attend legislative hearings and policy meetings, take notes, and provide staff support as directed.
• Conduct research and prepare testimony, policy summaries, reports, background materials, and other resources.
• Maintain GNDC’s business bill tracker, hearing calendar, legislative priority lists, testimony files, and related records.
• Assist with legislative scorecards, session summaries, and other accountability materials.
• Coordinate Policy Councils, including the annual policy development calendar, schedules, agendas, materials, minutes, follow-up, and records of recommendations and adopted positions.
• Support member policy engagement by gathering information, responding to inquiries, conducting surveys and outreach, and coordinating with local chambers, trade associations, and other partners.
• Support communication efforts by developing public policy and legislative content for use in GNDC communications. Review materials for accuracy as needed.

Civic and Political Engagement

• Develop and maintain accurate content for GNDC’s voter education efforts and related election resources, including candidate information, ballot measures, voting requirements, election deadlines, and results.
• Assist with candidate outreach, business issue education, and other election-related activities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for ND Chamber PAC fundraising, events, records, and communications.
• Provide administrative and organizational support for ballot measure education and advocacy activities as directed.
• Serve as GNDC’s staff lead for the National Civics Bee in North Dakota, managing the program calendar, requirements, records, participant communications, reporting, and coordination with partners. Support logistics, promotion, sponsorship, communications and media relations as needed.

Partnership and Program Coordination

• Coordinate assigned coalitions, government affairs meetings, civic engagement programs, and other initiatives, including timelines, content, materials, records, and follow-up; support logistical execution as needed.
• Support North Dakota Manufacturing Council activities, including policy and advocacy work and Manufacturing Day efforts, as directed.
• Identify opportunities for members to participate in policy development, advocacy, elections, and civic engagement.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, coalition discussions, and other external engagements. Represent GNDC or provide brief updates on approved policy positions and organizational activities as assigned.
• Maintain procedures, templates, databases, contact lists, and other records for assigned programs.
• Provide cross-functional support to GNDC staff and perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, public relations, communications, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to research complex issues and summarize key facts, business implications, and required actions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain tracking systems, adjust to changing priorities, and meet deadlines, particularly during legislative sessions and elections.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team.
• Ability to build professional relationships with members, partners, public officials, and other stakeholders.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive or political matters.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Comfort working in a small-team, open-concept office environment.
• Ability to professionally advance GNDC’s pro-business mission and adopted policy positions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with North Dakota government, politics, elections, or the state legislative process.
• Experience in government affairs, association management, program coordination, communications, or a related field.
• Comfort engaging with external stakeholders and delivering brief presentations or updates in professional settings.

Interested applicants should submit via email the following:

• Resume
• Letter of interest 

Contact: Kristin at kristinw@ndchamber.com. Only completed applications will advance to consideration.