Public Policy Assistant

American Farm Bureau Federation; Washington; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

American Farm Bureau Federation seeks a proactive administrative and policy operations assistant in Washington, DC. The role provides essential support to the Public Policy Department, handling scheduling, drafting memorandums, policy bulletins, and communications with Congress and federal agencies.

You will help organize meetings, track issues and prepare advocacy materials, while ensuring proper document management and timely expense processing. Telework up to two days weekly is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a professional environment.
• Strong business communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneDrive).
• Detail oriented with strong editing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive planning and good judgement.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Experience with MailChimp.
• Courteous and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative support duties including scheduling, initial drafting of memorandums, policy bulletins, correspondence to stakeholders and letters to Congress, the Executive Branch and federal agencies.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating meetings and meeting materials, e.g., agendas, communicating with attendees, and logistical details, for events held at the AFBF’s Washington D.C. office including meetings with membership and industry stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and document status of emerging issues, legislation, regulations, and other pertinent information to update AFBF staff and leadership.
• Assist in coordinating economic and policy analysis and reporting for public facing reports and advocacy materials.
• Help ensure program, project and task files and properly stored and accessible to AFBF staff and leadership, including document management.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and expenses for AFBF staff and leadership.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Planning

Prioritization

MailChimp

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MailChimp

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Perform administrative and operational support duties for the Public Policy Department

REPORTS TO: Director, Policy Operations

LOCATION: Washington, DC; eligible to earn telework 2 days/week

PAY RANGE: An hourly equivalent to $50,000 - $55,000 annually

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general administrative support duties including scheduling, initial drafting of memorandums, policy bulletins, correspondence to stakeholders and letters to Congress, the Executive Branch and federal agencies.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating meetings and meeting materials, e.g., agendas, communicating with attendees, and logistical details, for events held at the AFBF’s Washington D.C. office including meetings with membership and industry stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and document status of emerging issues, legislation, regulations, and other pertinent information to update AFBF staff and leadership.
• Assist in coordinating economic and policy analysis and reporting for public facing reports and advocacy materials.
• Help ensure program, project and task files and properly stored and accessible to AFBF staff and leadership, including document management.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and expenses for AFBF staff and leadership.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Works daily with all team members of the Public Policy Department. Works with other AFBF team members, state Farm Bureau staff and volunteer leaders as needed.

EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a professional environment

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong business communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneDrive)
• Detail oriented and strong editing skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proactive planning and can demonstrate good judgement
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Experience with email correspondence software such as MailChimp
• Courteous and professional demeanor

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS:

• Familiarity with Farm Bureau or an agricultural trade association
• Experience with legislative tracking and advocacy related platforms

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional travel for on-site assistance is required

600 Maryland Avenue SW
Suite 1000 Washington DC 20024