Government Affairs Associate

Title: Government Affairs Associate

Department: Government Affairs

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Vice President, Political Affairs

Positions Reporting to this Position: None

Location: Washington, DC

Union: Yes

Job Classification Level: A

Salary Range (depending on experience): $47,000-$55,000

Description:

LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.

For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.

The Government Affairs Associate will work closely with the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, the Vice President, Government Affairs and the Vice President, Political Affairs to ensure that the Government Affairs department runs effectively and efficiently. The Government Affairs Associate will be responsible for helping implement department priorities, such as organizing LCV’s Annual Lobby Day and producing the National Environmental Scorecard, as well as helping with scheduling lobby meetings, research and providing general administrative support for department leadership. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has strong attention to detail, can handle multiple projects, is adept at relationship building and committed to advancing racial justice and equity as part of all of our efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the production of the National Environmental Scorecard and manage the recent votes section of the online scorecard.
• Help write and prepare materials related to our work to advance policies centered in racial justice and equity.
• Schedule Hill and Administration meetings and manage central tracking of meeting outcomes.
• Coordinate logistics of LCV’s Annual Lobby Day, fly-ins and other department events.
• Provide general administrative support to department leadership, including filing check requests, scheduling and coordinating meetings and logistics, and assisting with key Board Committees.
• Help track and provide updates on department progress on meeting key goals.
• Help contribute to and track the department’s racial justice and equity work and help ensure an inclusive organizational culture.
• Maintain a list of upcoming LCV Action Fund (PAC) events and help schedule participants, and help track PAC budget expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Required - One year of relevant experience working in an administrative position; relevant internship experience will be considered. Experience tracking and submitting expenses.  Preferred - Experience in campaigns, issue advocacy, government or related work. Experience scheduling for a principal.
• Skills: Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Well-organized; hard-working; thorough and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple-tasks at once and work across departments to achieve shared goals; thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; exhibits a professional demeanor and able to maintain confidentiality; demonstrated relationship building skills; interest in issue and electoral campaigns. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive.
• Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. A commitment to the complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture.
• Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners and elected representatives and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is based in Washington, DC. Travel will be required for meetings with elected officials and their staff, and related events, as well as staff retreats and conferences as needed. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "Government Affairs Associate” in the subject line no later than June 15, 2021. No phone calls please.

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.

https://www.lcv.org/careers/lcv-job-openings/government-affairs-associate/