Metro Strategies, Inc.
Chicago, IL
This position is for a proven public affairs professional who can implement client projects on time and within budget, and oversee project staff. The Director of Policy and Public Affairs must have the ability to provide strategic counsel to clients on all project matters and possess strong leadership skills. This person should also have long-standing connections in the suburban area and a deep understanding of suburban issues, policies and stakeholders. This is a senior level position. As a
senior level staff person, this position will also be expected to develop new business and identify new opportunities.
Key Duties:
- Manage and implement a variety of projects for the firm’s clients, ensuring deadlines are met, schedules followed and projects completed within budget
- Build and maintain strong regional and suburban relationships
- Develop high level project strategy with a thorough understanding of issues and stakeholders
- Research and develop policy recommendations and implementation tactics for clients, and oversee project implementation
- Create and manage issue advocacy campaigns
- Build and manage coalitions around client issues or projects
- Assist with the implementation of the firm’s business development plan
- Build and oversee the firm’s policy and public affairs division
- Oversee and coach team members
- Always ensure exceptional quality in all products and services, both personally and for all managed staff.
Required Skills:
- Excellence in project management
- Superior writing and communication skills
- Strategic thinking and knowledge of suburban issues, policy and stakeholders
- Ability to direct and manage staff
- Capable of anticipating issues and developing solutions
- Experience with infrastructure projects preferred
- Professionalism displayed at all times
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, references and supporting materials such as work or writing samples to:
kromano@metrostrategiesinc.com
About Metro Strategies, Inc.
Metro Strategies is a policy, planning and public affairs firm with public, private and nonprofit clients. We provide project management, community outreach and public involvement, issue advocacy strategies, research and policy development, project planning, and grant writing services to a wide range of clients predominantly in the field of infrastructure and transportation.
Our core values of leadership, problem-solving, professionalism, personal and professional growth and balance are projected by each staff member and are brought to each and every engagement. We approach our projects through our client’s lens, becoming a vested partner in the project’s outcome and success. We are committed to advancing the mission and goals of our clients by providing unique approaches, strong project management skills, effective communication techniques, and best practice recommendations. We are continually learning and growing to stay on top of emerging ideas, issues and trends in order to provide new ideas and solutions to our clients.
We look for outstanding individuals to add to our team that project and exemplify our values and approach.