What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Assistant - Legislative Affairs position at National Automobile Dealers Association?
Are you passionate about politics and eager to start a career in government? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and take the first step into the dynamic world of legislative affairs!
As a Staff Assistant, you’ll be an integral part of our Capitol Hill office, supporting both administrative and legislative efforts. This is an ideal role for someone who is looking to gain hands-on experience in government affairs while contributing to the day-to-day operations of a trade association.
The key responsibilities of the Staff Assistant:
- Manage front-desk duties, answer calls, greet visitors, and handle email correspondence. You’ll represent the office in every interaction with professionalism and poise.
- Assist in scheduling congressional meetings, organizing internal events, and preparing legislative materials for Academy classes.
- Assist with planning legislative committee meetings and ensuring all logistics, including catering, materials, and technology, run smoothly.
- Develop a solid understanding of policy priorities, assist with research, and track legislative issues under the guidance of senior team members.
- Help manage the office calendar, update legislative packets, order supplies, and maintain smooth office operations.
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Vice President and Vice President and help with various tasks as needed.
Required Job Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Policy, Government, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a passion for legislation, policy, and politics.
- Strong communication and organizational skills—you’ll interact with stakeholders including Congressional staff, internal teams, and association members.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- A professional demeanor with a proactive attitude and a passion for supporting legislative work.
This Staff Assistant role offers an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand experience on Capitol Hill and in government affairs. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals, build valuable relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of the legislative process. Whether you’re looking to launch a career in politics, policy, or government relations, this role will provide the experience and exposure you need to succeed.
To be considered for this exciting position, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing the unique strengths and talents you would bring to this position.
This position will remain open until filled. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
NADA is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and lactation), sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
About National Automobile Dealers Association:
For more than 100 years, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has been the national voice of franchised new-car dealerships, their employees and their customers.Founded in 1917 when 30 dealers came to Washington to successfully oppose a luxury tax on vehicles, NADA continues to work on behalf of its 16,000 members with all branches of government, car and truck manufacturers, the media and the public.
