Advocacy Communications Manager

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

$83K/yr – $96K/yrFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

About Us

At the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, we believe in the power of business to drive positive change. As the largest and most diverse business association in the Puget Sound region, we represent over 2,500 member organizations across industries, sizes, and communities. For more than 140 years, we’ve been a trusted voice for business, advocating for policies and partnerships that build a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive regional economy.

Our mission is simple but powerful: We help our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.

Our vision: A region where businesses of all sizes flourish and prosperity is shared.

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

We’re bold advocates, creative storytellers, and collaborative problem-solvers. At the Chamber, you’ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of business, policy, and community impact. We celebrate innovation, champion inclusiveness, and believe in the power of communication to shape a better future for our region. 

About the Role

The Advocacy Communications Manager brings the Chamber’s advocacy work to life through digital content, storytelling, and social media.

This role is for someone who can take complex policy issues and turn them into clear, engaging, and relevant content for members, the business community, and policy makers.

Working closely with Communications and Public Affairs and membership teams, this position amplifies advocacy efforts, highlights small business voices, and helps ensure the Chamber’s work is visible, understandable, and relevant across the region. You will support the Chamber’s digital communications and help elevate the CEO’s engagement on key regional issues.

Work Environment

We embrace a hybrid work model that values collaboration and autonomy. This position requires consistent in-person presence, three days per week in our downtown Seattle office, as well as on-site or in-field work for events and meetings. One day per week may be remote for Washington State residents. Occasional regional travel, early mornings, evenings, and weekend commitments are required.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in face-to-face collaboration, understands the value of showing up where the work happens, and produces high quality of work under pressure and shifting multiple priorities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role, please scroll down to apply!

**Note that resumes and cover letters will be reviewed by hiring manager upon receipt.**

Also, candidates are asked to share examples of relevant work or complete a brief work sample as part of the interview process.

What You’ll Do

Social Media & Digital Communications

  • Lead and execute social media strategy aligned with advocacy priorities
  • Manage and maintain Chamber social media channels
  • Plan, schedule, and publish content across platforms
  • Monitor engagement and identify opportunities to amplify advocacy efforts
  • Track performance and adjust content based on insights

Content Creation & Storytelling

  • Create clear, platform-appropriate content (video, graphics, written)
  • Translate policy and advocacy topics into accessible, member-facing content
  • Produce and edit video content for advocacy initiatives and updates
  • Maintain consistent voice and visual standards

CEO & Leadership Communications

  • Support CEO digital communications and engagement on key regional issues
  • Draft and edit content for executive communications
  • Capture and produce content aligned with leadership priorities

Campaign & Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Partner with Public Affairs and Membership to support advocacy priorities and member engagement
  • Support digital advocacy campaigns and related initiatives
  • Maintain advocacy content across Chamber platforms
  • Coordinate with internal teams to align messaging and timing

Analytics & Reporting

  • Monitor performance across platforms
  • Provide insights to improve engagement and reach

What Makes You a Strong Candidate

  • Strong digital storyteller with clear, concise communication skills
  • Able to balance planning with real-time execution
  • Comfortable working across teams and managing competing priorities
  • Demonstrates sound judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through

What Drives Success in This Role

  • Delivering timely, high-quality content aligned with advocacy priorities
  • Increasing engagement across digital platforms
  • Translating complex topics into clear, accessible messaging
  • Maintaining strong cross-team coordination

What You Bring

  • 6+ years of experience in communications, advocacy, public affairs, or related fields
  • Experience supporting advocacy communications and stakeholder engagement
  • Proven experience managing multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables
  • Strong writing, editing, and content development skills
  • Experience translating complex topics into clear, audience-appropriate messaging
  • Sound judgment and attention to detail
  • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
  • Experience managing social media platforms and tools (e.g., Sprout, Hootsuite)
  • Experience creating digital content, including video, graphics, and written content
  • Familiarity with analytics tools and performance tracking
  • Experience with CRM, CMS, or advocacy tools (preferred)

Employment Details

The Chamber is committed to internal and market equity. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $82,500 - $96,000 annually, based on experience. The Chamber provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including but not restricted to:

We Got You Covered – Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, employer pay 96% of the employee premium, including $0 prescriptions and appointments
  • 401(k) and Roth Retirement Accounts, with Employer Match of up to 6%
  • Generous Holiday and Paid Time Off Schedule, including Community Service leave and winter closure
  • Mindfulness and Wellness Resources
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Company-sponsored ORCA Card
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • EAP Membership
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits, including Long-term Disability Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
  • Remote office set up stipend $500
  • Woodland Park Zoo Discount
  • SecureSave Workplace Savings Program with Optional $5 Semi-Monthly Employer Match
  • Passport Corporate Discount Membership
  • Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions
  • Free snacks and beverages at the office!

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

We recognize the value of the Chamber and our affiliate organizations and programs reflecting the diversity of our community and are intentionally and actively seeking out applications from a variety of backgrounds.

The Chamber is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, and, if necessary, disciplined without regard to sex, race, religion, creed, caste, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political ideology or activity, disability, honorably discharged veteran, or military status. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, aptitudes, experience, and previous work record. In addition, the Chamber does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program.

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Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

WHO WE AREThe Seattle Metro Chamber is the largest and most diverse business association in the region representing 2,500 member companies and a workforce of about 750,000.OUR VISIONWe seek an economically vibrant and globally competitive region where businesses of all sizes flourish and prosperity is shared.OUR MISSIONThe Chamber is a business advocacy organization that helps our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.WHAT WE DOAt the Chamber, we believe that the business community thrives when the whole community is healthy. And we believe our region is uniquely positioned to compete in the global marketplace because we embrace three key attributes: we create jobs, we are responsible stewards of the environment, and we ensure access and opportunity for all.We play many roles as a result. The Chamber is:1. a policy advocate and the only Chamber in the area that represents business at the city, regional, state and federal levels; 2. a convener and coalition-builder around issues we all care about, from transportation to education to the environment;3. a one-stop shop for all of the tools businesses need to grow, from high-quality networking to employee benefits;4. and a community partner and champion for projects, initiatives and people who make our region globally competitive as well as a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Seattle, Washington, USA
58 employees (5 in marketing)