The Manager of Government Affairs will assist the Government Affairs team in planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing quality legislative priorities and advocacy for the Chamber membership and Tulsa regional partners; recruiting, training, and supporting candidates for public office through assistance with the Chambers Political Action Committees; managing several OneVoice Task Forces; assisting in tracking relevant bills on the state and federal levels; and researching and producing white papers on key state and federal issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Government Affairs team to develop and promote the Tulsa Regional OneVoice Legislative Agenda, Tulsa Regional Chamber Legislative Priorities, and Joint Tulsa/Oklahoma City Chambers Legislative Agenda.
• Engage in the legislative process at the State Capitol by monitoring legislation important to the OneVoice and Tulsa Chamber agendas, and working to advance those legislative issues.
• Manage issue-specific legislative task forces, including the recruitment of volunteer task force chairs and members. Issues may include the following: energy, natural resources, transportation, economic development, general government, legal reform, small business, and others.
• Maintain strong working relationships with local, state, county, and federal elected officials.
• Conduct research and analysis on federal, state and local policy issues.
• Prepare, write and disseminate quality research-based issue briefs, alerts, and reports.
• Assist where needed to organize and manage all legislative events including Congressional Forums, Governors State of the State, Mayors State of the City, Washington D.C. Fly-In, Tulsa Regional Day at the Capitol, Legislative Briefing Breakfasts, and other events.
• Work with the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs to assist with the Tulsa Regional Chambers political action committees.
• Attend public meetings for City Council, County Commission, and state legislature where appropriate.
• Attend INCOG, CTAG and other public meetings related to legislative policies within the region and state.
• Assist on political communications strategies for the Tulsa Regional Chambers top political priorities, including talking points, inclusion of key stakeholders, and best methods of delivery.
• Oversee weekly Legislative Updates e-newsletter for Chamber members and OneVoice.
• Work with the Government Affairs team to update contact lists for the Chambers OneVoice task force members, keeping them informed and receiving feedback on our top state and federal priorities.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

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  Bachelors degree required and 2-3 years experience in politics or government relations.
• General knowledge of the political process at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and objectives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments within complex political dynamics.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop and foster relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working in teams and autonomously.
• Capable to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Work and Physical Requirements:

• Work environment: Normally a typical office environment with people, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, with occasional outdoor exposure to heat, cold, and environmental elements.
• Physical demands: Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment. Able to read, write, and interpret written documents. Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.