Manager, Middle East, Central Asia and Turkey

About Us:  If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.   We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.     Position Overview:  The U.S. Chamber’s Middle East, Central Asia, and Türkiye Department is part of the Chamber’s International Affairs Division. The team is seeking a dedicated, hands-on professional to support the programmatic and policy work of three key programs within this department: the U.S.-Egypt Business Council, the U.S.-Iraq Business Council, and the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Business Program. The manager will play a key role in planning and executing strategic engagements designed to enhance U.S. business relations with Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.    Responsibilities:   Track U.S.-Egypt, U.S.-Iraq, and U.S.-Saudi Arabia trade, investment, and commercial policy developments.  Contribute content for updates, newsletters, and the website.  Manage logistics, member outreach, and the agenda for meetings and events between member companies and key stakeholders.  Craft positions and advance policy advocacy by preparing meeting briefings, testimony, speeches, position papers, and other materials for government officials, corporate members, policy committees, media outlets, and the general public.  Assist with trade missions, program development, speaker recruitment, communications, and research.  Respond to business advisory inquiries.  Provide support for financial management, budgeting, and creating and collecting  invoices.   Help with efforts to expand membership.  Conduct special projects that reinforce the work of the Middle East, Central Asia, and Türkiye Department.     Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years in international affairs, government relations, or a related field.  Familiarity with creating and supporting marketing materials, including newsletters, invitations, sponsorship proposals, and post-event recaps, with a strong eye for detail and design.  An unwavering commitment to exceptional client service.  Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.  An eagerness to work collaboratively within a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial team environment.  Comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at managing complex and evolving program and policy elements.  An interest in policy and politics with a solid understanding of the Chamber’s work and values.  Proficiency in CRM tools, such as Salesforce, Stensul, and Microsoft Office.      The salary range for this position is $66,998.00 - $78,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.    We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.

Salary : $66,998 - $78,000