Government Relations Assistant

Title:                        Government Relations Assistant

Reports to:             Director, Congressional Relations

Job Summary:          The Government Relations Assistant is responsible for a wide range of operations and logistics for the Government Relations team. These include, but are not limited to, administrative support for the Vice President of Government Relations and Government Relations Directors, supporting team members in planning and executing events for members of Congress and their staffs, and tracking department engagement with Capitol Hill.  This position requires commitment to the mission of The Heritage Foundation, integrity, confidence, strong communication, organization, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

Job Duties:

• Assist with the planning and execution of regular Government Relations events featuring members of Congress, their staffs, other principals, and mission-aligned coalition partners, including receptions, lunches, New Member Orientation, Emerging Leaders Retreat, and fellowships.
• Update and maintain a tracker to keep a record of all The Heritage Foundation engagements with members of Congress, administrative officials, and staff.
• Schedule regular internal and external meetings with members of Congress, administration officials, Capitol Hill staffers, and coalition partners, with attention to details including securing room reservations, catering, invitations, and tracking RSVPs.
• Monitor calendars, book travel, schedule meetings, and respond to requests on behalf of the Vice Presidents for Government Relations and Government Relations Directors.

Qualifications:

Education:                   BA/BS required.

Experience:                 Some experience in administrative support and event planning; knowledge of Capitol Hill

Communication:         Clear, confident, positive communicator who proactively seeks to bring                                                  clarity to unclear or vague communication.

Technology:                Microsoft Suite; knowledge of CMS platforms, like Quorum, preferred.                                                                                 

Other Requirements:           

• Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department's goals and objectives.
• Promote policies consistent with Heritage’s priorities; speak with one voice.
• Confident and motivated self-starter with the ability to balance multiple projects at once.
• Innovative thinker with excellent time management skills.

Benefits and Salary:
The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, “take what you need” PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.

The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $55,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.