Specialist, Construction Advocacy (PAC & Government Relations)

Associated General Contractors of America; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated General Contractors of America in Arlington, VA seeks a Specialist, Construction Advocacy to manage AGC PAC operations, donor engagement, and regulatory compliance while coordinating high-profile advocacy events.

The role supports the Advocacy Team with timely reports, digital content, and program updates to strengthen AGC's political voice and legislative influence for the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government relations, communications, business, or related field.
• Three+ years in political action committee operations, government affairs, association advocacy, campaigns, or related field.
• Experience with federal PAC operations, FEC requirements, and lobbying disclosures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support PAC operations, donor engagement, and fundraising activities.
• Coordinate advocacy communications, including grassroots alerts and congressional briefings.
• Assist with scheduling Capitol Hill visits and coordinating project tours.
• Maintain advocacy systems, track contribution limits, and manage donor/member relationships.
• Prepare reports for AGC officer meetings and support regulation compliance.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

CRM systems

Advocacy platforms

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Quorum

Quorum PAC management

Job description

Here at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), we value collaboration and teamwork driven by passion and purpose. Join us in shaping the industry for a better tomorrow — and do it as part of a team proudly named a 2026 Top Workplace.

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is seeking a detail-oriented Specialist, Construction Advocacy to support AGC's political engagement, legislative advocacy, and relationships with members, chapters, and congressional stakeholders. This role manages day-to-day AGC PAC operations and donor engagement, supports candidate and fundraising activity, and helps ensure political programs are administered accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements. The Specialist also coordinates high-profile advocacy activities, including legislative fly-ins, congressional project tours, and member communications.

Working with the Advocacy Team, the position develops timely reports, digital content, and program updates that help AGC members engage effectively in the legislative and political process. The position plays a key role in advancing AGC's mission by strengthening the association's political voice and legislative influence on behalf of the construction industry. Success is measured by the accuracy and timeliness of PAC and compliance administration, the strength of donor and member relationships, and the seamless execution of advocacy programs and events.

PAC Operations & Donor Engagement

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with current and potential PAC donors.
• Coordinates database records for PAC prior authorizations, contributions, donor activity, acknowledgements, and related follow-up.
• Works with the Senior Director of Political Affairs to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen the PAC donor base and increase member participation.
• Serves as liaison to the Finance Department for AGC PAC receipts and disbursements; processes AGC PAC receipts and submits weekly to the Finance Department.
• Prepares and processes check requests for AGC PAC disbursements; liaises with member contractors and chapters regarding check delivery; prepares letters of transmittal.
• Produces and compiles background material for the AGC PAC Board of Trustees and national AGC meetings.
• Prepares PAC-related reports as required for AGC officer meetings with chapters.
• Provides staff support for fundraising efforts and PAC contributor recognition programs at AGC national meetings.
• Participates in candidate meetings, fundraisers, and political events as appropriate and prepares meeting materials.

Regulatory Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Ensures compliance with Federal Election Commission and lobbying disclosure requirements.
• Maintains records of AGC LD-1/LD-2 reports for lobbyists as well as LD-203 reports for AGC PAC.
• Supports the preparation of FEC reports for review by the Senior Director of Political Affairs to ensure timely, accurate filing of PAC records in line with FEC recordkeeping requirements.
• Maintains advocacy systems, including platforms used to track AGC PAC contribution limits and prevent excessive contributions.
• Maintains PAC budget and activity records, including fundraiser attendance and disbursements.

Legislative Advocacy & Communications

• Provides support to the Advocacy Team on legislative fly-ins and project tours.
• Assists with drafting, editing, uploading, and sending grassroots alerts and legislative communications to members and Capitol Hill.
• Reviews issue papers, legislative testimony, and regulatory comments.
• Maintains all issue “one-pagers” and works with the Department to update them as needed.
• Assists with scheduling Capitol Hill visits between members of Congress and AGC chapters, members, and staff.
• Updates the AGC and Advocacy websites and assembles the Construction Advocacy in Action newsletter.
• Supports the planning and execution of legislative fly-ins, advocacy summits, congressional briefings, and more.
• Organizes and executes the planning of congressional project tours for AGC staff, chapters, and members.

Capitol Hill Office & Stakeholder Liaison

• Acts as a liaison among the AGC National Office, AGC Capitol Hill Headquarters, and congressional fundraisers.
• Evaluates and coordinates requests to use the AGC Capitol Hill office for political and member events.
• Serves as a liaison between AGC PAC and congressional fundraisers.
• Acts as a point of contact, as appropriate, for candidates seeking AGC PAC funds or meetings, making recommendations to the Senior Director of Political Affairs and Senior Director of Construction Advocacy for ultimate approval.
• Tracks guest events at the AGC Capitol Hill office; processes invoices and payments.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government relations, communications, business, or a related field.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in political action committee operations, government affairs, association advocacy, campaigns, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of federal PAC operations, Federal Election Commission requirements, lobbying disclosure obligations, and political contribution processes strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting donor or member engagement, candidate or congressional events, advocacy communications, and program reporting.
• Association, nonprofit, congressional, campaign, or political compliance experience preferred.
• Ability to build productive relationships with members, chapters, donors, and fundraising professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional member communications, briefing materials, reports, and digital content.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage regulated, deadline-driven work accurately.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complete timely follow-up.
• Experience using databases, CRM or advocacy platforms, website content management systems, and virtual meeting tools; experience with Quorum Federal and Quorum PAC management systems preferred.

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Hybrid work schedule with an in-office presence three (3) days per week — two (2) days at the Arlington office and one (1) day at our Capitol Hill location (flexibility to two days per week during certain work periods); remaining days may be worked remotely based on organizational needs.
• Primary work location is an office environment with standard business hours; occasional schedule flexibility may be needed to support key deadlines or department needs.
• Regular use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond promptly to time-sensitive departmental and organizational needs.
• Occasional travel and participation in events outside standard business hours may be required for conferences, fly-ins, fundraisers, and project tours.

About the Organization:

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading national trade association for the construction industry. Representing more than 28,000 commercial construction firms, we are the organization that successful contractors count on to help guide business decisions, improve operations, and shape the industry.

Guided by our shared values and commitment to our members, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and teamwork are valued. AGC has been fulfilling its mission to serve our nation’s construction professionals by promoting the skill and responsibility of those who build America for over 100 years.

We're proud that AGC has been named a 2026 Top Workplace — a recognition that reflects the engaged, supportive, and rewarding environment our employees help build every day.

AGC embraces a culture of inclusiveness as a core value. We take action to ensure that every employee has the opportunity to reach their full potential by building a culture that is diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive. AGC provides a supportive business environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.