Legislative Affairs Assistant

Summary of Position

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an advocacy organization, on Capitol Hill or the Administration desired
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Essential Physical Requirements

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work

Pay

$60,000-$74,000 annual salary. Final compensation determined by individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity.