Responsibilities:  Anticipate and identify legislative and regulatory issues at the state level, secure support of the Board, and direct effort to secure adoption of priorities or to mitigate proposals harmful to business.  This includes monitoring issues, identifying emerging issues, formulating proactive legislation, drafting amendments to proposed bills and communicating results to the president, Board and members. 

Manage the GR Department responsible for the preparation of testimony, research, data collection, position papers and other appropriate communications to affected parties on issues before the legislature and regulatory agencies.

Cultivate good working relationships with members of the staff of the NJ Assembly, Senate and key state government agencies.

Represent the State Chamber at meetings and events, and work directly with key committees of the Board.

Display high standards of ethical conduct, honesty and integrity.

Comprehensive knowledge of the New Jersey legislative and administrative process and of the state's regulatory agencies.

7+ years of experience in government affairs, preferrably with a major trade association or lobbying firm.

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.

BA/BS degree or greater in business, management, political science.  Master's or JD a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits package.  The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. 

Resumes should be sent to: joan@njchamber.com.