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Government Relations Associate Jobs in Washington, DC at Elevate Government Affairs
Title: Government Relations Associate
Company: Elevate Government Affairs
Location: Washington, DC
About Us:
Elevate Government Affairs was founded by three seasoned government relations professionals to provide tailored strategies for clients to succeed in an ever-evolving government affairs environment where it is increasingly harder to be heard. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and strategic insights to our clients.
Work Environment:
At Elevate Government Affairs, we value our collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and teamwork. Our office is located in Washington, D.C., and we are in the office full-time. We believe in empowering our team members to take initiative and contribute to our clients' success.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Associate team member with 1-2 years of legislative experience, preferably working for a Congressional Committee, Member of Congress, or a similar consulting firm. This role involves managing client deliverables, conducting legislative research, and providing updates on policy and committee actions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver client projects, including:
- Legislative research memoranda
- Policy and committee action overviews
- Tracking major legislation
- Scheduling and coordinating client and internal meetings
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of firm products, such as congressional hearings coverage and client call notes.
- Track and ensure the timely completion of due outs for clients you are assigned.
- Collaborate with executives to integrate into the team and confidently handle client workloads.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of legislative experience with a strong understanding of the legislative process.
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Experience drafting legislative research documents.
- Knowledge of the Legislative and Executive Branches, including their structure and composition.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Attributes:
- Proactive in ensuring an understanding of assignments and flagging competing priorities.
- Strong team player who can effectively communicate and collaborate with executives and colleagues.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus on key deliverables.
