Policy & Legislative Affairs Administrative Associate

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is seeking a Legislative Affairs Assistant to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Government Relations team in Arlington. You will help implement advocacy programs, coordinate the VP's schedule, draft correspondence, and handle billing and travel arrangements.

The role requires 2+ years in progressive roles, 1+ year in government relations or executive support, and a high school diploma (bachelor’s degree preferred).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work or leadership experience with progressive levels of responsibility.
• 1+ year of experience in government relations or as an administrative assistant working for mid-to-upper level executives.
• High School diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• The person in this role serves as administrative and programmatic support to the NRECA Legislative Affairs team. They will assist in the implementation of advocacy programs, manage the day-to-day meeting and travel schedules of the Vice President, schedule meetings with internal and external parties, draft and proofread correspondence, process expense reimbursements, process invoices, and complete other administrative tasks as required.
• This position requires 5 full days in office with flexibility offered at the discretion of management.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Government relations exposure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is seeking a Legislative Affairs Assistant to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Government Relations team in Arlington. You will help implement advocacy programs, coordinate the VP's schedule, draft correspondence, and handle billing and travel arrangements.

The role requires 2+ years in progressive roles, 1+ year in government relations or executive support, and a high school diploma (bachelor’s degree preferred).