Legislative Affairs/Communications Assistant

National trade association in the electricity industry in downtown Washington, DC is seeking a Legislative Affairs/Communications Assistant to provide administrative support to the Legislative and Public Affairs teams.  The successful candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.  Responsibilities include proofreading, faxing, copying, managing staff's calendars and scheduling, arranging travel itineraries, maintaining press, Congressional committees and staff databases, writing memos and agendas, coordinating meetings, conference calls, press conferences and Fundraisers, and filing FEC Reports. 

 

One to two years of administrative office experience is preferred, but will consider a recent college graduate with some office/administrative experience.

 

The candidate must have excellent computer and research skills, excellent oral and communication skills, the ability to work with statistical data, organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

 

Excellent benefits include employer paid health, vision, dental, life, long and short-term disability, matching 401(k) retirement plan, accrued vacation and sick leave, holidays, and a monthly metrochek stipend.