Capitol Hill Legislative Affairs Coordinator

Whitman Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman Associates, Inc. is seeking a temporary Legislative Affairs Coordinator to support daily operations for their busy Capitol Hill office in Washington, DC.

The role involves coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and assisting with administrative and event logistics. The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with senior leadership and external stakeholders in a fast-paced government affairs environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effectively manages workload in a fast-paced working environment.
• Positive, professional attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing environments.
• Familiarity with standard office policies and procedures.
• Strong computer and software skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Schedule internal meetings and prepare pertinent materials and documents.
• Handle logistics for onsite events and coalition meetings.
• Coordinate executive tasks for senior leadership.
• Track expenditures, process invoices, and support yearly budget planning alongside senior leadership.
• Coordinate grassroots program activities and fly-ins.
• Interact with external building vendors and serve as the point of contact for maintenance needs and tenant requests related to parking and building access.
• Monitor office inventory and order supplies as necessary.
• Assist with additional special projects as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Workload management

Collaboration

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Adaptability

Office procedures

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Whitman Associates, Inc. is seeking a temporary Legislative Affairs Coordinator to support daily operations for their busy Capitol Hill office in Washington, DC.

The role involves coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and assisting with administrative and event logistics. The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with senior leadership and external stakeholders in a fast-paced government affairs environment.