DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Description
General Responsibilities:
Project management, coalition building, advocacy, research, writing, legislative drafting, olicy Analysis and Formulation
Summary:
The Director of Infrastructure will lead the Public Policy team’s advocacy efforts in coordination with MAC members and in response to the needs of the metro Atlanta region. The position will focus primarily on the state of Georgia and secondarily on the local and federal levels of government. The Director will regularly consult with MAC investors to understand issues unique to members and with MAC’s Economic Development team to understand issues key to the region’s competitiveness. This role is responsible for making contact and developing relationships with contacts in key organizations in infrastructure. The Director for Infrastructure will also represent MAC as part of coalitions and partnerships that advance MAC’s overall strategies. The Director identifies legislative and programmatic changes that will help advance MAC’s overall goals and improve infrastructure for the region.
Qualifications:
- Five or more years of experience in public policy, government affairs, infrastructure, legislative advocacy, or a related field, with a strong understanding of Georgia’s infrastructure policy landscape.
- Working knowledge of infrastructure issues that may include transportation, public transit, housing, water, air quality, data centers, artificial intelligence, land use and permitting, power supply, and rail networks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to completion, track progress against timelines, and balance independent work with cross-departmental collaboration.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the initiative, resilience, and creativity to identify challenges and recommend practical solutions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to organize complex information and communicate effectively across public and private settings, audiences, and formats.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and nurture contacts with policymakers, agency staff, partner organizations, MAC investors, and other stakeholders.
- Experience working with teams to achieve shared goals, deliver results, and support MAC priorities while managing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, internet research, artificial intelligence tools, social media, and other digital communication platforms.
Job Duties:
- Lead MAC’s infrastructure advocacy strategy by shaping priorities, developing policy recommendations, and coordinating legislative plans that advance the region’s competitiveness.
- Advocate for existing and emerging infrastructure and business climate priorities primarily at the state level, with support for local and federal efforts as needed.
- Track, review, analyze, and summarize legislation and policy proposals, including infrastructure bills introduced in the General Assembly, and prepare reports, briefs, letters of support, and other written materials.
- Serve as a point person at the State Capitol by attending legislative committee meetings, monitoring House and Senate activity, supporting lobbyist disclosure compliance, and maintaining a nonpartisan approach with elected officials and staff.
- Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with legislators, agency staff, policymakers, partner organizations, MAC investors, chamber staff, and other stakeholders.
- Develop coalitions and partnerships to identify challenges, research solutions, and advocate for policy or programmatic changes that support MAC infrastructure priorities.
- Prepare and deliver internal and external written and oral presentations, and provide editorial and content feedback on MAC materials across traditional, digital, and social media platforms.
- Manage project timelines, coordinate with team members, schedule meetings with legislative staff and partners, and ensure work products and reports are completed on time.
- Engage with MAC investors to understand their needs, support Metro Atlanta Chamber staff as assigned, and participate in outside meetings, conferences, dinners, and other job-related activities as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.