Business Advocacy Coordinator

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual to join our Business Advocacy team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in public policy, government relations, and association management while working alongside experienced policy professionals.

If you’re curious about how business and government intersect and you love keeping projects and people organized this role is for you.

• Coordinate meetings with business leaders, lawmakers, and partners
• Manage calendars and scheduling for the advocacy team
• Process expense reports and maintain organized files

• Maintain accurate records related to advocacy activities
• Support compliance and reporting processes
• Help track policy and engagement data

• Support quarterly policy committees and member round tables
• Assist with invitations, materials, and follow‑up

• Proofread and format newsletters, presentations, and briefs
• Ensure materials meet Michigan Chamber brand standards

• Bachelor’s degree preferred OR Associate degree with relevant work experience
• Experience in government, communications, business, or associations is a plus

• Strong workflow organization and time management
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with legislators, members, and partners
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Solid problem‑solving and reasoning skills

• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams)
• Comfort and basic proficiency with spreadsheets and data tracking
• Bonus:
  Canva and Copilot experience

As the Great Lakes State’s leading statewide business advocacy organization, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce is on the job every day, standing up for job providers in the legislative, political and legal arenas while working to build a stronger Michigan for all. We are the unified voice of approximately 5,000 member businesses of every size and industry in all 83 counties as well as trade associations and local chambers of commerce, collectively employing over a million Michiganders.

• Committed to Excellence

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce offers a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid work schedule that supports both collaboration and work‑life balance. Employees enjoy generous health and retirement benefits, along with three weeks of paid time off starting in their first year. Our culture is mission‑driven, collaborative, and respectful, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact for Michigan’s business community.

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter sharing your interest to