Public Private Strategies

Business Engagement Manager



Public Private Strategies (PPS) seeks a Business Engagement Manager. This role is responsible for working to identify, vet, and build relationships with business owners and leaders across the country, support in person and virtual events that feature and/or highlight business owners and leaders, communications, and marketing projects for over half a dozen dynamic brands at the forefront of the national conversation on issues related to business and policy.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a national team with decades of experience and relationships in the White House, the executive branch, Congress, state legislatures, Fortune 100 companies, and leaders in the business community across America.

PPS creates opportunities where the public and private sectors meet. We bring together diverse allies including foundations, associations, corporations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to solve pressing societal challenges. By harnessing the power of the private sector, we build coalitions, activate campaigns, and create strategic partnerships to drive desired policy and market outcomes. Find out more and connect with us at www.publicprivatestrategies.com. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Organizing and Engagement: Work with the senior leadership team to identify, vet, and build relationships with business owners and leaders across the country on a wide range of important policy issues.
• Event Management: Plan, organize and execute virtual and in-person events. This includes drafting event templates such as run of shows, invite emails, and slide decks. Scheduling events and coordinating logistics. Managing the backend operations for virtual events. Collaborating with team members to complete project-related tasks. 
• Writing: This includes support on content writing, editing and proofreading. We are looking for an exceptional writer and editor who can prepare materials under tight time constraints.
• Communications and Data Management: Conduct list building and data sourcing in association with event management. Support communications team with event promotion. 
  
  Desired Experience:
• 1-2 years in event and project management
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  Passion about small business and workforce-related issues is a plus
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  Demonstrated familiarity and comfort in using Google Suite, Microsoft Office suite, Zoom, Outlook, Excel, and other forms of customary office equipment or software
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  Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask a variety of projects across issue areas
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  Experience or background in public relations, political science, communications, journalism, or public opinion research is highly desirable
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  Demonstrated proficiency in creating and editing news, marketing copy, blog posts or other written forms of communication for a wide audience
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  Excellent interpersonal and soft skills to interact with a wide variety of professionals
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  Strong writing and problem-solving skills
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  Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask a variety of projects across issue areas

How to Apply:

For consideration, e-mail one single PDF including a cover letter, resumé, and a writing sample to: operations@publicprivatestrategies.com with the subject line: Business Engagement Manager The deadline for application is rolling.

EEO Statement:

Acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of Public Private Strategies. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.