Government Affairs Administrative Assistant

Job description

Job Title: Government Affairs Administrative Assistant

Location: Washington, D.C. (In-Office Required)

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Government Affairs Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to our Government Affairs team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for politics, regulations, and current affairs who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in managing day-to-day administrative tasks, maintaining legislative tracking systems, coordinating events, and facilitating effective communication within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments for the Government Affairs team.
• Track and distribute meeting minutes to ensure alignment on key action items.
• Oversee email management, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.

Legislative & Policy Tracking:

• Maintain spreadsheets tracking legislation, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct simple data analysis within congressional offices to support advocacy efforts.

Communication & Content Management:

• Manage and update the Government Affairs team’s internal page, ensuring documents are uploaded and easily accessible.
• Oversee the production and distribution of a bi-weekly department-wide newsletter.

Event Coordination & Engagement:

• Organize quarterly webinars, including managing invitations, surveys, and speaker communications.
• Attend trade association meetings as needed to support the team’s advocacy efforts.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be able to work in-office in Washington, D.C.
• Prior experience working on Capitol Hill, in a lobbying firm, or in a policy-related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Interest in politics, regulation, and current affairs.

If you are a proactive and organized professional eager to support a dynamic government affairs team, we encourage you to apply!

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20037 (Required)

Work Location: In person