Government Affairs Administrative Leader

Dow; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Bonus opportunity

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Wellbeing portal

On-site fitness facilities

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Dow is seeking an Administrative Leader in Washington, D.C., serving as Executive Assistant to the Head of Office for Government Affairs, North America. The role delivers high-level administrative support in a fast-paced, external-facing environment, coordinating calendars, travel, and communications for senior leaders and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and proactive, with experience supporting senior executives and managing multiple priorities independently,

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience.
• U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to Dow's Head of Office for Government Affairs, North America, and the broader Government Affairs office.
• Manage a complex executive calendar, coordinating meetings and commitments.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, representing the office professionally.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, passports, visas, and other travel requirements.
• Coordinate executive meetings, external engagements, team meetings, and events, including logistics and follow-ups.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Draft, edit, and coordinate correspondence, presentations, briefing materials, and other communications.
• Build relationships across the company and with external stakeholders, working with executive assistants and administrative professionals.
• Support the Government Affairs office by coordinating meetings and administrative needs across the team.
• Manage expense reporting and other administrative processes.
• Share best practices and provide guidance to other administrative professionals as appropriate.
• Effectively use Microsoft 365, collaboration platforms, and other business technologies, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and ways of working.
• Model the company's standards for safety, ethics, inclusion, and professional conduct.

Skills

Time Management

Proactive Problem Solving

Adaptability

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to Detail

Technical Proficiency

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Leader located in Washington, D.C.! In this role, you will serve as Executive Assistant to Dow's Head of Office for Government Affairs, North America, and supports the broader Government Affairs office. You will provide high-level administrative and operational support in a fast-paced, external-facing environment. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities with independence and sound judgment.

The role involves regular interaction with senior company leaders, government officials and their staff, trade associations, external stakeholders, and colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to Dow's Head of Office for Government Affairs, North America, while supporting the effective operation of the broader Government Affairs office.
• Manage a complex and changing executive calendar, coordinating and prioritizing meetings and commitments.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, representing the office with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, passports, visas, and other travel requirements.
• Coordinate executive meetings, external engagements, team meetings, and events, including logistics, materials, technology, and follow-up.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• Draft, edit, and coordinate correspondence, presentations, briefing materials, and other communications.
• Build strong relationships across the company and with external stakeholders, working closely with executive assistants and administrative professionals across the organization.
• Support the overall effectiveness of the Government Affairs office by coordinating meetings, activities, and administrative needs across the team.
• Manage expense reporting and other administrative processes in accordance with company policies.
• Share best practices and provide guidance to other administrative professionals as appropriate.
• Effectively use Microsoft 365, collaboration platforms, and other business technologies, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and ways of working.
• Model the company's standards for safety, ethics, inclusion, and professional conduct.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level administrative support in a corporate, government, public affairs, association, or other external-facing environment.
• Experience supporting a senior executive and/or team with complex scheduling and significant external engagement.
• Experience working with senior executives, government officials and their staff, trade association leaders, or other high-level external stakeholders.

Skills

• Time Management: Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Adaptability: Proactive, responsive, adaptable, and comfortable working independently.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidentiality: Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly as priorities change.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented approach.

Additional Notes

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. For positions based in Washington, D.C., Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the salary range for the position. This salary range is specific to Washington, D.C. and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, and sustained job performance (or similar jobs). A reasonable salary range for this position is: $90,000 - $105,000.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.

We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people.

Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024.

References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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