What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Associate position at The American Legion?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Legislative Associate position is located in Washington, D.C. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the operations of the American Legion’s Legislative Division. Serve as a lobbyist for the organization and coordinate federal lobbying activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Represent The American Legion before the U.S. Congress on assigned legislative matters which the organization is interested by establishing and maintaining relationships with congressional members and staffs, focusing on committees of jurisdiction and key caucuses.
- Research technical information related to the federal legislative process.
- Participate in The American Legion’s federal lobbying efforts: preparation of written testimony and statements for the record; conduct grassroots activities and training sessions; and compose legislative alerts and updates.
- Monitor and report the legislative status of critical issues in federal laws, policies and regulations based on The American Legion’s resolutions.
- Develop legislative strategies, schedule and attend meetings with congressional members and staffs, and prepare documents for internal or external use.
- Serve as a liaison with veterans/military service organizations and other groups who support veterans, servicemembers and their families.
- Provide support to Legislative Commission, Legislative Commission Liaison Committee, and Legislative Council.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP (reports directly to): Director of Legislative
MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Education/Technical Knowledge:
College education-four year degree to provide basic familiarity with a variety of subjects.
Additional Skills Needed:
- Communicate effectively verbally in a diverse range of settings and audiences.
- Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills.
- Demonstrate management skills to include coaching, mentoring, counseling and evaluating employees.
- Able to evaluate fiscal and financial reports, forms and data, and analyze complex written documents.
- Capable of interpreting legal documents and government regulations.
- Strong organizational, project, time management, and problem solving skills.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with military and veterans protocol, culture and language.
- Knowledge of The American Legion organizational structure, programs, services and policies.
- Must have good computer skills to include MS Office Suite.
Experience:
3 yrs up to 5 yrs
Salary : $52,000 - $60,000