Capitol Hill Policy & Events Coordinator

Standtogether; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced labor and公

Job summary

The Institute for the American Worker is seeking a Government Relations Coordinator in Washington, DC to manage scheduling, events, and logistics for advocacy activities with congressional offices, agencies, and partners.

The role supports internal operations, drafts follow-ups, maintains trackers, and assists with briefings and policy events, offering a path into government affairs and coalition outreach.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of professional experience (Capitol Hill/advocacy/nonprofit preferred).
• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and calendar management tools.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings for Government Relations with Members of Congress, staff, and partners.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, briefing packets, and follow-up materials.
• Maintain records of meetings, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Draft follow-up communications and thank yous after meetings.
• Maintain legislative trackers and congressional contact lists; track hearings and calendars.
• Assist in drafting internal government relations reports and activity summaries.
• Support planning and execution of Capitol Hill briefings, coalition meetings, and events.
• Coordinate venue logistics, RSVPs, catering, materials, and on-site support.
• Assist with presentation materials and policy collateral for events.
• Coordinate speaker arrangements for Fellowship program.
• Collaborate with communications and policy teams to align advocacy messaging.
• Support outreach tied to reports, policy releases, and regulatory initiatives.
• Provide admin/logistical support for Fellows, policy experts, and external speakers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Calendar management

Tools

Calendar management tools

Job description

The Institute for the American Worker is seeking a Government Relations Coordinator in Washington, DC to manage scheduling, events, and logistics for advocacy activities with congressional offices, agencies, and partners.

The role supports internal operations, drafts follow-ups, maintains trackers, and assists with briefings and policy events, offering a path into government affairs and coalition outreach.