Government Affairs Associate

About the job

American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping post-9/11 veterans and active-duty military spouses advance in their civilian careers, is seeking to hire a Government Affairs Associate to join its rapidly growing team.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io, with the subject line “Government Affairs Associate.”

This position is full-time, in-office in Washington, D.C. Applications must include both a resume and a cover letter in order to be considered.

Starting salary is $50,000.

ACP employees have made a positive difference in the lives of more than 42,000 veterans and military spouses, evidenced by a 98% satisfaction rate of our program participants. We are currently providing mentorships to approximately 5000 service members and active duty military spouses across the country. The Government Affairs Associate would join ACP’s team of 70+ staff to work on behalf of a community that has sacrificed so much for our country.

The Government Affairs Associate would report directly to the Vice President of Government Affairs and would work closely with other senior leaders to raise awareness of (1) the challenges veterans and spouses face when seeking meaningful civilian employment, and (2) how ACP mentorship is a solution to veteran and spouse underemployment, including advocating for ACP’s priorities with outside stakeholders and policy makers.

Responsibilities would include:

• Maintaining all government affairs trackers and calendars
• Maintaining awareness of policy issues relevant to ACP’s mission
• Supporting the VP of Government Affairs on ACP’s advocacy priorities
• Preparing memos prior to engagements with Congressional Members/staff
• Researching policy matters as needed
• External engagements, including supporting senior leaders (e.g., meetings with Congressional Members/staff, conferences, outreach events), and sending follow-ups as necessary
• Maintaining awareness of key dates in the legislative process
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Commitment to ACP’s mission
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Potential to work independently and anticipate future needs
• Willingness to ask questions
• Ability to juggle tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Team player
• Proven track record of effective relationship building is a plus
• Prior Hill experience is a plus, but not required

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid paternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 401(k)
• On-site amenities