Government Relations Scheduler & Admin Coordinator (Hybrid)

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking an Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler to support the Government & Industry Relations team in Washington, DC.

This hybrid role requires 30–50% in-office work and offers broad exposure to leadership and cross-functional projects. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate events, prepare communications, and assist with budget and expense reporting while maintaining confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative experience in supporting large teams or leadership
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and scheduling in fast-paced environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication across channels (Teams, in-person, email, minutes)
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion
• Willingness to travel up to 15% annually

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, scheduling, logistical, and project support to the Government & Industry Relations team, including management of the annual events calendar.
• Coordinate special event planning and logistics involving elected and industry representatives.
• Draft thank-you/follow-up communications to congressional offices.
• Coordinate company events, including planning, reserving space, ordering catering or branded goods, and distributing invitations.
• Manage company philanthropic efforts, including coordination of Capitol Hill Product Donation Program.
• Travel with team to offsite meetings and events in the greater Washington D.C. area to provide onsite administrative event support.
• Organize personnel information and acquire office equipment, computers, and supplies for new and current employees.
• Serve as a super-user for systems related to budget management, purchase requisitions, inventory management, and expense reporting.
• Run monthly budget reports, enter data, and keep teams informed of changes and reporting updates.
• Maintain electronic files in the department's SharePoint site and enforce retention schedules.

Skills

Administrative experience

Calendar management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking an Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler to support the Government & Industry Relations team in Washington, DC.

This hybrid role requires 30–50% in-office work and offers broad exposure to leadership and cross-functional projects. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate events, prepare communications, and assist with budget and expense reporting while maintaining confidential information with discretion.