Job Details

Primary Job Summary: Under the general supervision and direction of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii VP of Economic Development, Government & Community Relations, the Manager of Policy & Economic Initiatives will lead on research, drafting, and legislative updates for the Blueprint policy caucuses and Chamber members and departments. This role has a discretionary probation period of 3 months. Salary Range: $65K - $75K commiserate on experience.

As duties may change over time depending on the needs of the team, initially, it will include the following:

• Policy & Research
  • Conduct research, draft, and monitor policy priorities and programs that will address fundamental statewide issues of concern to all businesses with a focus on small businesses.
  • Identify relevant news articles, publications, op-eds, and membership-directed materials that would be impactful to utilize, include and/or implement for the 2030 Blueprint Hawaii.
  • Perform complex analysis of policies (with a focus on the economy), provide data and reports, and provide recommendations and advice in writing.
  • Ensure completion of assignments from Vice President and President in a timely manner.
  • Provide support and assistance for all Chamber events and initiatives, as needed.
• 2030 Blueprint Hawaii Duties
  • Draft testimony, fact sheets, press releases, digests, and other documents to publicize the activities of the Chamber, Blueprint Caucuses and 2030 Blueprint Hawaii progress.
  • Provide support to the Policy Caucuses as scheduling Caucus meetings, drafting agendas, facilitating as needed, note-taking, and research.
  • Provide regular updates on 2030 Blueprint Scorecard progress based on vetted data-driven results.
  • Coordinate, analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate 2030 Blueprint reports on progress, committees, and data results, with members and the community.
• Build on Statewide Partnerships
  • Facilitate opportunities for Chamber 2030 Blueprint research to build on economic strategy.
  • Conduct research and analysis of issues, which includes but is not limited to, fact-finding, interviews, legal research, review of reports, and other pertinent data.
  • Assist in the drafting and preparation of testimony, memorandums, and other communications.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in legislative research, economic research, data collection, and state plan rollout.
• Excellent writing and attention to detail, and strong communication and project management skills.
• Highly adaptive, strong team player, and proven leadership ability and professionalism.
• Ability to create a positive impression of the Chamber while responding to members, lawmakers, or other external entities either by telephone, email, video, or in-person.

Other Requirements:

• Primarily in-office position.
• Valid driver's license.
• 4-year Higher Education degree (or evidence of aptitude).

Benefits: Health (medical and dental), Disability, Term Life and Long-Term Care Insurance; 401(k); PTO; Reimbursements for Qualified Expenses and Mileage; Parking, professional development opportunities, and working with a great team!

Submit resume to: Tonga Hopoi at ...@cochawaii.org

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii reserves the right to assign additional duties and to add, delete or modify the job description at any time.