Government Relations Assistant

Government Relations Assistant
One of the nation's largest and most dynamic nonprofit organizations is currently searching for an administrative assistant to provide administrative and logistical office support to our Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives Division in our DC office (walking distance from the Hill and Judiciary Square Metro). Do you have an interest in learning about and supporting initiatives in grassroots advocacy, policy development, legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, state affairs, and media relations? Do you like working with others who are passionate about their work? We are looking for the right person to join our team of professionals who are increasing public and political awareness concerning our aging infrastructure and the impact of not fixing it.

Responsibilities include:
• Coordinating the production and distribution of e-newsletters and alerts
• Maintaining and updating department files, rosters, schedules, and databases
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings, luncheons, and conference calls
• Providing general administrative support, data management, and copying to 10 managers
• Responding to member and public inquiries
• Orchestrating mass mailings via mail-merge

The ideal candidate will have:
• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of experience in an administrative support role
• Thorough proficiency with MS Office
• Demonstrated success supporting multiple managers and deadlines
• Experience in a congressional, lobbying, association, or professional society a plus
• Knowledge of CQ Engage products is a plus

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of civil engineering in order to serve the public good. For consideration, submissions of interest must contain a resume and cover letter with salary history and requirements.
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