Hybrid Public Affairs Associate — Policy & Coalitions

Civitas; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, vision & dental insurance

Parental leave

Vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Bonus through annual review

Zusammenfassung

Civitas Public Affairs Group, an Orchestra company, seeks an Associate to join our hybrid team with three days in the office and two remote. You will support client teams across advocacy campaigns, producing memos, research, and coordinating projects for a portfolio of clients in politics and policy.

This role offers hands-on policy and strategy exposure, working with experienced professionals to build coalitions, engage allies, and deliver polished work products.

Qualifikationen

• 2-4 years of experience in politics, electoral campaigns, public affairs, advocacy, or a related field.
• Experience supporting strategy and execution in advocacy, legislative or regulatory affairs, government relations, policy, or political engagement.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, and analytic skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of people, organizations, and government agencies.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with a willingness to start from “yes,” clarify expectations, anticipate needs, and identify the real question behind an assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of small projects from start to finish, including developing workplans, coordinating contributors, communicating progress, managing deadlines, and delivering polished work product.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Aufgaben

• Support client teams in creating and implementing work plans, written documents, presentation materials, travel, and research.
• Conduct research and help develop memos, presentations, briefing materials, and other written products
• Manage project deadlines and reporting requirements, and handle the administrative tasks that keep projects moving forward.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external client meetings and calls, and contribute substantive thinking to the work.
• Monitor relevant news, legislation, and political developments and flag issues that may affect client work.
• Take direction from client leads, clarify assignments and expectations, and follow projects through to completion.
• Build and maintain working relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders representing a broad range of perspectives.
• Help manage Civitas’ social media accounts, primarily reposting and curating content across relevant platforms.
• Support logistics and execution for meetings, convenings, and partner engagements.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Kenntnisse

Public affairs experience

Policy/legislation knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Relationship building

Tech savvy (MS Office/Google Workspace

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Jobbeschreibung

Civitas Public Affairs Group, an Orchestra company, seeks an Associate to join our hybrid team with three days in the office and two remote. You will support client teams across advocacy campaigns, producing memos, research, and coordinating projects for a portfolio of clients in politics and policy.

This role offers hands-on policy and strategy exposure, working with experienced professionals to build coalitions, engage allies, and deliver polished work products.