Main Street America

Manager

• Advance MSA’s federal, state, and local Policy Agenda through legislative monitoring, policy analysis, coalition engagement, and advocacy training.
• Ensure Main Street communities have access to capacity-building resources and policy tools while equipping local leaders to effectively advocate for their priorities.
• Use network resources and partnerships to develop advocacy solutions to Policy Agenda goals.
• Lead MSA’s Advocacy Community of Practice.
• Deliver advocacy training for Coordinating Programs and local leaders.
• Represent MSA in coalition meetings, federal agency convenings, and policy events.
• Support execution of Hill Day and advocacy programming at the Main Street Now Conference.
• Track emerging and passed federal legislation relevant to MSA and prepare policy analyses.
• Assist in implementing the MSA Policy Agenda, including dissemination to external stakeholders and MSA member engagement.
• Identify and share government funding opportunities with members and partners.
• Draft public comments, policy briefs, and research reports.
• Serve as primary contact for government relations content and external policy communications.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure coordinated messaging.
• Develop educational materials, success stories, and case studies for the MSA network.
• Partner and collaborate with colleagues on long-term organizational goals.
• Participate in cross-team initiatives and contribute to strategic planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Manager – Government Relations