Public Policy Program Manager

About the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce 

The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is the city's largest and most influential business membership organization, representing nearly 1,000 companies and 200,000 employees across the Bay Area. We work at the intersection of business and government to shape policies that drive economic growth, strengthen communities, and ensure San Francisco remains competitive and forward-looking.

JOB TITLE: Public Policy Program Manager 

DIVISION: Public Policy 

LOCATION: 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 760, San Francisco, CA 94104 

REPORTS TO: Director of Public Policy

The Role

The Public Policy Program Manager is a core member of the Chamber's policy team, responsible for advancing advocacy priorities, leading high-impact programming, and helping shape how the Chamber engages with business and government leaders. This role requires both strategic thinking and strong execution — working closely with the Director of Public Policy to drive policy initiatives, develop programming that convenes influential stakeholders, and ensure the Chamber remains a leading voice on San Francisco's most pressing issues.

What You'll Do

Policy & Advocacy

• Draft advocacy letters, policy positions, and briefing materials for the Chamber’s distribution, elected officials, members, and community stakeholders
• Track, analyze, and interpret local and state legislation impacting the business community
• Own and produce a weekly legislative digest, translating policy developments into clear insights for external audiences
• Represent the Chamber in meetings, hearings, and public forums
• Support strategy and execution for ballot measures and advocacy campaigns

Programming, Revenue & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead planning and execution of public policy programs, forums, and committee meetings
• Support the development and execution of sponsorship strategy and revenue generation for public policy programming in partnership with the Director and other teams
• Coordinate high-level convenings with business leaders, policymakers, and civic stakeholders, including advocacy trips to Washington, DC and other national/international destinations
• Coordinate participation of elected officials and public sector stakeholders across Chamber programming
• Collaborate with Membership and Marketing teams to align policy offerings and ensure content advances public policy priorities

Communications & Operations

• Support the development of talking points, social media posts, policy summaries, member-facing materials, and content for speaking engagements
• Help shape the Chamber's narrative across key initiatives, including economic development, housing, transit, and downtown revitalization
• Maintain legislative trackers, policy program sponsorship tracking, and committee rosters
• Manage multiple policy workstreams with competing deadlines across internal teams

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in public policy, government, campaigns, or advocacy; experience in campaigns, local government or an elected official's office preferred
• Strong understanding of San Francisco political dynamics and policymaking processes
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to independently draft clear, persuasive materials and synthesize complex information under tight timelines
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive initiatives from concept to execution, maintaining tracking systems across multiple workstreams
• Experience supporting sponsorship, fundraising, or revenue-generating efforts, with comfort engaging external partners
• High level of ownership and accountability; able to operate independently, manage up proactively, and keep leadership informed

Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Please email your resume and cover letter to David Harrison, Director of Public Policy, at dharrison@sfchamber.com