Government Affairs Coordinator (Part-Time)

T E C Industrial Inc

Olympia (WA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 33,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

401k participation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Washington Hospitality Association in Olympia, WA, seeks a part-time Government Affairs Coordinator to support the Government Affairs Department and mobilize members in the legislative process. The role reports to the Director of Government Affairs and requires 25–28 hours per week with in-person duties during the legislative session.

Responsibilities include calendar support, member engagement, meetings with lawmakers, CRM data maintenance, and collaboration with the Communications team to

Qualifications

Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
Clear written and verbal communication.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities.
Proactive in analyzing and improving processes.
Able to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

Support the Director of Government Affairs and team calendar management.
Assist member recruitment and engagement activities including meetings with lawmakers.
Coordinate committee invitations, meeting prep, and member lists.
Maintain legislator information and quick contact capability.
Analyze member engagement data and CRM documentation.
Collaborate with Communications to issue calls to action and report outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Base Pay $22.00 - $24.00 / Hour

Employee Type Regular Part Time

Position Description

The Government Affairs Coordinator is responsible for supporting the primary functions of the Government Affairs Department. This position will also assist with engaging, enabling, and mobilizing members to become active participants in the legislative process and strengthen the industry’s collective voice. The Government Affairs Coordinator reports to the Director of Government Affairs. This is a part-time position, with an average work schedule of 25-28 hours per week.

Essential duties and responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

Primary

Help manage the Director’s calendar, and other teammates as necessary

Assist in identifying and recruiting high engagement members, hosting member regional meetings and meetings with lawmakers, and engaging members in political fundraising campaigns.

Provide opportunities for members to participate in GAC meetings, as well as manage Committee invites, meeting preparation, and member lists.

Manage legislator information lists and maintain the ability to contact lawmakers quickly.

Assist in analyzing member engagement data and ensure that all engagement documentation is current and complete in CRM.

Assist with building and populating lawmaker voting records and engage members in campaigns and fundraising efforts for endorsed lawmakers.

Assist in collaborating with the Communications team to put out calls to action, provide education opportunities, and communicate key political outcomes to members.

Department and Other Support

Active participation in All-Team meetings and events.

Collaboration with other departments and teams to achieve organizational goals.

Commitment to Association Core Values in all interactions.

Responsible management of member resources.

Requirements

Skills and Requirements

General

Strong organizational and task management skills.

Clear and accessible written and oral communication.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Able to multi-task and shift priorities as needed.

Proactive in analyzing and improving processes.

Ability to work effectively and productively with a variety of individuals and teams.

Flexible and comfortable adapting to changing processes and business needs.

Conscientious with a high level of personal ethics.

Displays a commitment to quality in all work.

Technical Qualifications

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Ability to work with a variety of electronic devices including laptop, smart phone, and tablet.

Position Requirements

O ne to three years of administrative or scheduling experience .

Interest in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, member engagement, or the hospitality industry.

Must be able to work in person in Olympia January-May during the Legislative Session. During Session, early mornings, late evenings, and weekend work is to be expected.

In-person attendance for trainings and All-Team events is required.

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to handle objects and feel controls; reach; climb stairs; stoop; crouch; talk; listen; and vision capabilities that enable reading and viewing a computer screen. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

This is a summary of the essential job functions and level of work performance for this position. This is not a complete list of all job duties and management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as business needs require and shall not be construed as a promise or contract of employment or of any specific duties.

Summary

Compensation

The starting range for this position is $22 to $24 per hour, depending on experience. (Range for the position depending on qualifications and experience factors is$21.20 to $28.84 per hour)