Research

• Track and monitor current legislation, emerging policies, and other activities relevant to the businesscommunity and our public policy agenda.
  • Maintain & update internal tracking documents focused on bills related to key focus areas(economic & workforce development, education, energy, healthcare, immigration, taxation, utilities)
  • Manage content for the Legislative Radar on ACAA website.
• Work with relevant team members on conducting surveys and using results to inform our advocacy efforts, as needed.

Operations and Project Management

• Manage the ACAA roster and set goals for industry diversity and regular memberengagement/participation.
• Support the work of specific member committees involved with the Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance,GAC Government Affairs Committee, and CRCC Government Affairs Committee.
• Maintain a steady flow of communication between Akron and Canton staff members by leading &organizing staff meetings and maintaining shared documents related to sponsorships, events, andmarketing efforts.
• Assist in coordination, preparation and execution of ACAA events and meetings with a specificemphasis on the management of agendas, budgets, logistics, registrations, materials, etc.
• Represent the chamber at community and partner organization events as requested.

Marketing and Communications

• Development of member updates and communications to engage and connect members to the work of the ACAA. This includes active support of email communications, social media posts, newsletter creation (software: Constant Contact), and website management (software: WordPress).
• Maintain contacts database and conduct phone and email outreach to businesses, organizationalpartners and elected and appointed officials in support of ACAA meetings, events, and initiatives.
• Respond to inquiries regarding the ACAA and its activities, including sharing relevant information,organizing meetings with prospective members, and following up with key stakeholders.
• Manage the scheduling of and preparations for the Advocacy in Action Podcast series.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience/aptitude for research and data analysis.
• Education/experience in Political Science, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• Aptitude and understanding of business issues.
• Professional presence and able to effectively represent the chamber with members, stakeholders, and community leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook andLinkedIn.
• Genuine desire to drive local community initiatives forward for the betterment of the Greater Akron-Canton Region.