The National Association of Counties (NACo), a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., is the only organization that supports our nations’ counties’ elected officials through policy and advocacy work.

 NACo is seeking a Legislative Assistant for Transportation and Environment, Energy and Land Use. This position focuses on analyzing legislation and regulatory activities, as well as administrative duties associated with preparing for and conducting meetings and educational sessions held in conjunction with NACo conferences. In this role, you will gain valuable exposure to lobbying strategies and perform supportive administrative duties such as providing answers, both oral and written to membership inquiries on legislative matters.

Position Responsibilities and Activities:

• Supporting Legislative and Associate Legislative Directors in their written work and meetings
• Assisting with written department-wide products and analysis
• Performing legislative research on issues important to county governments and county elected officials as they relate to transportation, environmental and energy policy
• Assisting in tasks associated with the preparation and execution of major conferences and meetings—including legislative fact sheets, policy analysis and other various tasks as assigned
• Assisting in scheduling appointments and setting up meetings
• Performing various other duties that may be assigned from time to time based on the needs of the government affairs department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel proficient
• Solid understanding of the U.S political system, including local and regional government
• Interest or previous experience in transportation, environmental and energy policy preferred
• Capitol Hill experience as a Legislative Correspondent or in a similar position preferred
• Detail oriented, organized and able to multi-task while meeting several deadlines
• Able to work well under pressure
• Self-motivated
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule is available
• Some travel required

Application Procedures:

Persons interested in this position should submit a resume with salary requirements to: resumes@naco.org

Why Work a NACo:

Our vision is healthy, safe, and vibrant counties across America. Counties play an integral part of the intergovernmental responsibilities. We are guided by the belief that stronger counties result in a stronger America. 

NACo is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our jobs are open to all applications regardless of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Teammates of NACo enjoy a fun and challenging environment with a wide range of competitive benefits. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance; generous paid leave and federal holidays; transportation subsidy; tuition assistance; 401(k) match, pension plans, group life insurance, voluntary payroll deductions for pet insurance, and credit union membership pet insurance, credit union membership and short/long term disability coverage including applicable parental leave and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

At NACo, we embrace and respect our diversity of experience, heritage, and perspectives, embedding these principles into our daily routine. We lead with empathy, savor learning opportunities, and embrace our collective experiences for a deeper understanding of different viewpoints from our members, teammates, and partners so we can grow collectively and individually. We value our varied backgrounds and experiences as we pursue an equitable and inclusive workplace that upholds respect and civility and fosters a sense of belonging. 

Join us as we advance excellence in public service to help people and places thrive.