Director of Public Policy

Title: Director of Public Policy

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations

Date: January 2026

Position Overview:

The Director of Public Policy will support the Chamber's public policy and advocacy functions through in-depth analysis of state and federal legislative, regulatory, and other policy matters. Supported by the Chamber's policy team, the Director will use data, membership expertise, research, and other information to develop and inform the Chamber's approach to legislative and regulatory recommendations and arguments. The successful applicant will be a driven team player who is a critical thinker, analytical, creative, and intellectually curious.

Responsibilities:

• Create compelling, persuasive, data-driven materials to support Chamber's public policy positions, including official written testimony, policy briefs, and regulatory or statutory drafting support. Anticipate and address responses and reactions from stakeholders, policymakers, and the public.
• Identify and prioritize public policy issues important to the Chamber's membership. Track and analyze policy developments at state and federal agencies, Congress, and the state legislature as they happen.
• Be intimately familiar with lawmaking and regulatory processes in Massachusetts and beyond. Become an internal and external resource for staff and members on public policy development.
• Provide original research and analysis of complex policy areas. Interact with Chamber members to determine policy impacts on employers, the economy, and the state's competitiveness.
• Present work to internal and external audiences. Represent the Chamber at meetings with members, partners, and policymakers.
• Be familiar with the Chamber's public policy agenda and anticipate new policy priorities as they emerge.
• Provide detailed public policy expertise in specific policy priorities, such as health care, energy, economic development, and/or housing.
• Manage up to two of the Chamber's leadership councils.
• Function as a leading, positive influence on Chamber culture.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with Chamber members, subject matter and policy experts, policymakers, and other business associations.
• Perform a small amount of general administrative, programming, and other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications:

• 3 to 7 years of experience in a legislative, public policy or analysis role, including experience or familiarity with regulatory and/or legislative processes in Massachusetts.
• Experience and expertise in the particular areas of policy that are important to the Chamber is a plus.
• Experience reviewing state and federal legislation and budgets, municipal ordinances, and agency regulations.
• Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision and understand when to elevate decisions.
• Willing to meet a high standard for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex public policy proposals and understand the impacts on employers.
• Ability to interact with lawmakers and staff and speak thoughtfully about the Chamber's approach to complex policy issues. Can discuss complex policies in an understandable and approachable way.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and share information broadly with colleagues. Collaborate with the Chamber's Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Director of Research and Government Relations Manager on all policy matters.
• Ability to manage relationships and projects with multiple internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to prioritize across potentially competing objectives and timelines.
• Ability to react quickly to developments in public policy, with an understanding that unexpected policy developments may occur at any time.
• Willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities, even if not included in everyday responsibilities.
• Solution-oriented and a problem-solver. Seeks to find compromises and alternative paths forward on internal and external facing challenges.
• Strong business ethics and values.

Salary: Starts at $93,000

To Apply: Both a resume and a cover letter are required. Candidates may be asked to supply a writing sample at the time of an interview.

**This job requires you to be in the Boston office a minimum of three days a week.

About Us:

If you are looking to join a dynamic, collaborative team that makes a real difference in Greater Boston, look no further than the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. We work hard together with one purpose: to make Greater Boston the best place for businesses and people to thrive. At the Chamber, you will develop critical professional skills and interact with business and civic leaders who are shaping the future of our region.

Since 1909 the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has sought to make Boston an epicenter of communication, collaboration, and celebration between businesses. Our mission is to be the convener, voice, and advocate of our diverse and collaborative membership who drive Greater Boston's success. We believe that when business thrives, we all thrive.

We do this by:

• Creating connections between business leaders that cultivate meaningful professional relationships
• Amplifying advocacy by informing the community on the most pressing issues facing our region
• Shaping policies that elevate Greater Boston's and the Commonwealth's competitiveness in the region, nation, and world

The Chamber works every day to make Greater Boston the best place for businesses and people to thrive. To do this, we research and advocate for major public policy topics, including:

• Business Climate
• Climate & Energy
• Health Care
• Housing & Development
• Talent
• Transportation

EEO Statement:

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people of Boston, Massachusetts. We actively seek a diverse staff that is reflective of the community we serve.

It is the policy of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state and city entities.

Physical Requirements:

This is a sedentary job by nature but may require travel. Requires being able to sit at a desk and use a computer and phone for most of the day. When traveling, an employee must be mobile enough to get around events and assist with setup and breakdown including lifting 25lbs or more. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.