Capitol Hill Relations Specialist - Tribal Colleges

American Indian Higher Education Consortium; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision (Company Paid)

Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

401(k) with 6% match (Employer)

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

AIHEC, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, is seeking a Congressional Relations Associate in Alexandria, VA. The role supports AIHEC's congressional affairs strategy by cultivating relationships with Members of Congress and staff, coordinating outreach, and preparing briefing materials.

Under the Vice President of Congressional and Federal Relations, you will monitor legislation, assist with appropriations, and help AIHEC maintain a visible presence on Capitol Hill.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Public Administration, Native American Studies, Higher Education, Communications, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in congressional affairs, government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, or related field.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. Congress and the federal appropriations process.
• Experience coordinating congressional meetings or working with congressional offices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Congressional Relations: Build bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, staff, and committees; coordinate outreach; serve as AIHEC's main contact for congressional offices; schedule meetings and events; maintain contact databases.
• Legislative and Appropriations Support: Monitor legislation and appropriations activity; prepare summaries, memoranda, talking points, and background materials; track priorities and action items.
• Member and Legislative Summit Support: Assist Tribal College presidents for congressional meetings; coordinate participation in AIHEC events; manage scheduling and logistics for the Legislative Summit; prepare briefing books.

Skills

Congressional outreach

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Policy awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field

Job description

AIHEC, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, is seeking a Congressional Relations Associate in Alexandria, VA. The role supports AIHEC's congressional affairs strategy by cultivating relationships with Members of Congress and staff, coordinating outreach, and preparing briefing materials.

Under the Vice President of Congressional and Federal Relations, you will monitor legislation, assist with appropriations, and help AIHEC maintain a visible presence on Capitol Hill.