Nreca

Government Relations Assistant

Arlington, VA · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$74kDetected 22 days ago

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About the role

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.
Disclaimer Statemen t: The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions.
It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Coordinates daily administrative and operational projects for Government Relations team, maintains calendars, schedules travel arrangements, and prepares and submits expense reports.
As requested, develops draft presentations, edits and refines PowerPoint presentations and handouts for meetings and assembles materials to be distributed for the meetings.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required ( as demonstrated by prior work experience ):
Interpersonal skills, member service orientation and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work well within a team of professionals.
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change as demonstrate by prior work experience.
Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse membership, employees and/or vendors in a clear and precise manner.
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) and to operate various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, printer, fax machine or other job-related equipment.
E-Verify. As a Federal Contractor, NRECA is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.

Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience working in an advocacy organization, on Capitol Hill or the Administration desired
High School diploma or GED
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.

Ability to prioritize conflicting needs, escalate when necessary and reprioritize and required.
Ability to handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and with successful follow-through, often with deadline pressures.

$60,000-$74,000 annual salary
Final compensation determined by individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination.
NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

Commission (EEOC) recently released the ' Know Your Rights ' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources.
We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the ' Know Your Rights ' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".

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