Government Relations Associate

Job Description

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.