Government Affairs Coordinator - (US-VA-Alexandria - 22336)

Compensation: $41K - $60K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
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Company: National Association of Chain Drug Stores

Description:

Government Affairs Coordinator is needed for a prestigious national trade association representing the chain drug store industry and is located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. The position supports the government affairs department by managing the day-to-day operations of the NACDS Grassroots program. The position also provides legislative, political, administrative and project management support to to the Federal Legislative Affairs department staff. In this capacity, duties include general administrative support for the Vice President and department. Other non-administrative responsibilities include managing assigned projects, performing research, covering and reporting on congressional hearings and other policy meetings and other similar activities in support of the federal legislative activities.

Duties:

• Grassroots Activities: Manage the the daily operations of NACDS Grassroots advocacy program. Primary duties include: drafting and disseminating grassroots “action alerts” and related advocacy material; serving as primary contact on grassroots network outreach and expansion efforts; planning, organizing and conducting congressional pharmacy tour program; maintaining and updating grassroots web site;

• Administrative Support Activities: Provide administrative support to Vice President, Federal Legislative Affairs, including: Reviewing, proofreading and editing department written material; scheduling lobbying visits; preparing and disseminating email alerts and other advocacy communications to government offices and other groups; maintaining central filing system for department; preparing check requests, travel advance requests, work order requests, and office supply requisitions; assisting with local and out-of-town travel arrangements; and others.

• Legislative Advocacy Support Activities: Assist Vice President and lobbying team with Capitol Hill interaction and lobbying support; monitor databases, and notify department members of, upcoming congressional hearings, briefings, markups, or other legislative meetings; review, research and distribute legislation, Administration proposals, or key legislative reports, policy positions or studies impacting chain pharmacy to relevant NACDS staff; attend congressional hearings, briefings, coalition lobby meetings, and other events as requested;

Requirements:

•Education: College Degree, political science degree preferred.

•Technical Skills: MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database management skills

• Experience: Degree with 1-3 years in a similar position, prior government affaris or congressional experience desirable.

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