Republican Government Affairs Associate

Mehlman Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Fully paid healthcare including vision

Dental and HRA

401K with profit-sharing

Flexible leave schedule

Professional and fun place to work

Job summary

Mehlman Consulting in Washington, DC is seeking a Republican Government Affairs Associate to support partners, principals and clients with administrative duties, policy awareness, and proactive responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage calendars, coordinate events, liaise with lobbyists and analysts, handle inquiries, and maintain professional confidentiality while delivering high-quality support.

Qualifications

• Office/Administrative, scheduling, and/or fundraising experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Capitol Hill and/or the Administration.
• Positive, flexible attitude and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support busy lobbyists with calendars, travel itineraries, and logistics.
• Coordinate with lobbyists and policy analysts on client deliverables.
• Execute successful public-facing events.
• Participate in team meetings and build relationships with clients.

Skills

Administrative skills

Scheduling

Fundraising experience

Capitol Hill knowledge

Organization

Communication

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Constant Contact

Job description

Title: Republican Government Affairs Associate- Mehlman Consulting

Status: Full-Time; Exempt Location: Washington, DC

Email Resume: [e-mail]

SUMMARY

Bipartisan government relations firm is seeking an experienced, reliable, and task-oriented Republican Government Affairs Associate. The Associate works on a team with other Associates and provides support to partners, principals and clients of the firm. The Associate is responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of various policy issues of the partners and principals and should be able to independently answer inquiries, respond to internal and external requests, and provide comprehensive administrative support by using their own judgement and discretion. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and keen attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support busy lobbyists with complex calendars, travel itineraries, and logistics as well as daily ad hoc projects;
• Coordinate with lobbyists and policy analysts on client deliverables;
• Successful execution of public-facing events;
• Participate in team meetings; and
• Build relationships with internal and external clientele.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Office/Administrative, scheduling, and/or fundraising experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Capitol Hill and/or the Administration.
• Positive, flexible attitude, and creative problem-solving skills are a must.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail; must follow through in a timely manner, completing tasks without prompting.
• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills that are professional, effective, and courteous.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity when dealing with people from a broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with technology: Zoom, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, and others.

PARTIAL LIST OF BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Fully paid healthcare including vision, dental, and health reimbursement account (HRA)
• Optional health flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care FSA
• 401K with profit-sharing
• Flexible leave schedule
• Professional and fun place to work