Current Open Position Opportunities

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is the largest statewide business advocacy association in North Dakota and works to make our business climate the best in the nation.

As a Government Affairs Specialist, you'll help develop and facilitate GNDC’s advocacy efforts through research, analysis, coordination, and communication. This individual will be part of a team that advocates for policies that cultivate a thriving economy. By tracking and analyzing critical legislative developments, you will help provide insights that shape strategic decisions. 

 

REPORTS TO: VP of Government Affairs

PUBLIC POLICY

• Represent GNDC at legislative hearings or other public policy meetings.
• Monitor, research, and analyze the impacts of proposed state legislation and regulations on GNDC membership.
• Prepare legislative & regulatory testimony, analyses, and reports.
• Prepare communication materials related to legislation or policy efforts.
• Track legislative bills important to North Dakota’s business climate.
• Work closely with trade association representatives, local chambers, and other partners to assure legislative and policy support, as directed.
• Respond to member policy inquiries as directed.
• Assist with scheduling, creating agendas, and taking meeting minutes for GNDC’s Policy Councils & Committees in support of the policy development process.
• Assist in developing policy-related surveys and communications.
• Create and maintain legislative and policy-related databases as needed.

CAMPAIGN

• Assist with the administration & coordination of GNDC’s Political Action Committee, including fundraising and events.
• Coordinate candidate training & business issue education efforts.
• Assist with initiated measure campaigns as directed.
• Track legislative elections

PARTNER

• Coordinate GNDC’s activities with local chambersand other partners, including communication and meetings.
• Assist with coalition building & outreach
• Coordinate GNDC-led coalition meetings
• Support ND Manufacturing Council efforts, including Manufacturing Day, events, and other outreach

OTHER DUTIES

• Assist in set-up, preparation, speaker requests, & outreach for special events, meetings, and presentations
• Assist with member recruitment and retention efforts as directed
• Assist with developing policy-related website content.
• Meet established deadlines for timely completion of projects and assigned tasks
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy 
• Research and analytical skills to support policy and legislative tracking
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter and work independently
• Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and/or experience with North Dakota politics and the state legislative process
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines under pressure
• Comfortable taking a firm stance on complex or sensitive issues
• Recognize sensitive/political situations and act with professionalism and composure

• Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, public relations, communications or a related field
• Experience and comfort with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams/Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Able to work in small team environment in an open-concept office space
• Generally, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday (though occasionally evening meetings and overnight travel will occur)
• At times longer hours may be necessary to meet member and project needs
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability/willing to travel in state occasionally.