Regional Business Council Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives

Job title: Regional Business Council Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives

About the Role The Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives will serve as a key partner and advisor to RBC’s President & CEO, helping shape initiatives, inform decision-making, and build regional relationships to drive progress on K-12 education, crime and public safety, talent development, and regionalism in the St. Louis region.

What You'll Do

• Advance the mission by serving as a trusted advisor, point person, thought partner, and communications strategist to the President & CEO; act as a visible ambassador for RBC at key meetings, events, committees, and with community groups and leaders.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with civic, business, and community leaders to advance RBC’s work in education, safety, talent development, and regionalism.
• Identify opportunities to catalyze meaningful, sustained progress across the St. Louis region; monitor and analyze emerging regional and policy trends; conduct targeted research and translate insights into clear, actionable strategies and strategic communications; collaborate with CEOs and other stakeholders to move initiatives from concept to measurable impact.
• Serve as the RBC staff lead for planning and executing RBC special events with elected officials.
• Monitor, analyze and advise RBC on key national, state and local legislative issues and their potential impact; develop and maintain durable relationships with staff supporting state, local and national officials; arrange informational and educational meetings for elected officials with RBC’s Public Policy Committee; provide regular legislative updates to RBC members on Missouri and Illinois.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of proven government relations and issues management experience in a leadership role, with keen understanding of how legislative and political processes work, strong existing relationships and trust with key legislative staff, and a seasoned ability to develop and nurture new relationships; proven aptitude for managing and executing complex projects; ability to work with high-level executives with a high degree of professionalism; experienced in developing and advocating for policy positions that help advance the region, without crossing over into lobbying.
• Highly skilled, strategic writer and presenter, with proven experience articulating strategy and delivering clear and compelling business communications and analyses to internal and external audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• A skilled relationship builder and relationship manager, with a keen understanding of how to align strategic priorities with those of outside parties, earn and nurture trust, and create options for shared success.
• You are focused, organized, and results oriented.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive annual base salary, commensurate with experience, and bonus eligibility.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision (75% employer-paid for employee; 50% for family); paid time off for vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays; a generous matching 401(k) retirement plan; group life insurance and long-term disability insurance; free onsite parking; free onsite fitness center; and professional development opportunities.