Policy & Government Relations Specialist

National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

The National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, DC seeks a Government Relations Associate to support the Government Relations & Policy Department with research, briefing materials, meeting coordination, and budget monitoring. The role requires strong organization, initiative, and clear communication to advance preservation priorities.

Responsibilities include researching legislative issues, drafting analyses, coordinating advocacy events, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and

Qualifications

• Three+ years of professional experience in government relations, public policy, or nonprofit settings.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage projects from conception through completion with minimal supervision.
• Strong cross-department collaboration and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on legislative, regulatory, and policy issues relevant to the organization.
• Prepare reports and analyses on implications for policies and partner actions.
• Coordinate advocacy days, meetings, conferences, and briefings with planning and follow-up.
• Support budget monitoring, expenditures, and budget reports for the department.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Research skills

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget tracking

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Database systems

Job description

The National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, DC seeks a Government Relations Associate to support the Government Relations & Policy Department with research, briefing materials, meeting coordination, and budget monitoring. The role requires strong organization, initiative, and clear communication to advance preservation priorities.

Responsibilities include researching legislative issues, drafting analyses, coordinating advocacy events, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and