Policy Advocate- Labor, Employment, & Workers Compensation

Responsibilities: Analyze and evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals to assess the impact on business in California. Meet with legislators, legislative and executive branch staff to acquaint and inform them of the Cal Chamber viewpoint regarding proposed legislation and regulations. Write support and opposition letters to legislators, legislative committees and regulatory agencies. Provide testimony at legislative and regulatory hearings on the Cal Chamber's position as necessary. Identify, contact and assist witnesses from affected businesses to testify at legislative and regulatory hearings. Plan Cal Chamber committee meetings and make presentations at those meetings. Write articles for Cal Chamber publications as necessary. Answer calls from Cal Chamber members and non-members on legislative and regulatory issues. Answer media questions on applicable legislative and regulatory issues. Speak to interested groups on legislative and regulatory issues.

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) Degree (preferred) 3-5 years’ experience Labor, Employment, and Workers Compensation issues Solid communication skills, both oral and written. Leadership and strong organizational skills. Interpersonal skills. Cal Chamber is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Cal Chamber is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Writing/Editing, Strategy/Planning, and Other Industries Government Relations Services

Benefits: Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Paid paternity leave Paid maternity leave