SUMMARY:

This posting is for a full-time, remote work, Government Affairs Associate position with a growing, boutique, bipartisan government affairs firm, to start on approximately October 1, 2024.

Active Policy Solutions (APS) was founded over 10 years ago to provide specialized expertise to clients in social change, government relations, and advocacy initiatives. We provide representation in numerous practice areas with specific concentrations in youth development, health, fitness, sports, physical activity, education, and civil rights. Our clients are typically non-profits or member-based associations that need assistance navigating the complexities of the government and ensuring their voices are heard by policymakers.

The Government Affairs Associate will support the Principals at Active Policy Solutions in representing our clients at the federal and state levels by helping plan and taking part in legislative and administration initiatives, meeting with government and other organization officials on behalf of clients, and other tasks related to maintaining the firm’s relationships.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Support government affairs initiatives for assigned clients, which includes:

• Assisting in the development of client government affairs plans by researching available policy, funding, visibility, and relationship opportunities
• Executing government affairs representation plans for clients
• Planning, coordinating, scheduling, and attending meetings with government and organization offices to introduce our clients, build relationships, and advance other objectives, including policy matters
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with government and organizational contacts
• Developing talking points and leave-behind materials to use in stakeholder meetings for our clients
• Attending and reporting on events, primarily in Washington, DC
• Keeping informed about issue areas and events within the scope of APS and our clients
• Drafting articles for clients’ weekly policy newsletters
• Supporting client visits and client events, including Hill days, demos, and briefings
• Conducting research in support of legislation and policy positions
• Preparing reports and memos to clients on activities
• Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Principals

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be based in the Washington, DC area and be available to regularly be on Capitol Hill
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study and two years' minimum experience in public policy, government relations, or a related field
• Federal and/or state, legislative and/or administration experience a bonus
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills; need to be able to effectively work a room and make connections and relationships; a “people person”
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop complex plans and programs to advance broader agendas
• Self-motivated and ambitious; detail-oriented
• Ability to work well alone and in a team environment
• Ability to work remotely, have a quiet designated workspace, and have own laptop computer with current Microsoft 365 software

POSITION DETAILS:

o Full-time employment position based in the DC area beginning October 1, 2024

o Remote work with he expectation of advocating on Capitol Hill 2-3 days/week

Salary and benefits:

o Beginning salary range of $50,000 to $65,000, depending on experience

o Health care

o Federal holidays and vacation time

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should email their cover letter, salary requirements, resume, and three references to Jason Marmon at jmarmon@activepolicysolutions.com.

Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Active Policy Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.