NRECA · 2 weeks ago
Political Programs Assistant
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expNRECA is a national trade association providing advocacy and support services to consumer-owned electric cooperatives. The Political Programs Assistant will support the Vice President of Political Programs by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and developing social media content to promote smart energy policy advocacy.
CommunitiesElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Manages Political Programs unit operations and provides administrative support to the Vice President, including calendars, meetings, travel, correspondence, and expense processing
Oversees daily administrative projects for the team, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and timely expense reporting
Coordinates internal and external meetings, prepares agendas, and manages logistics (rooms, catering, AV)
Drafts and edits presentations and handouts; organizes and maintains Political Programs materials
Develops advocacy organic social media content for Sprout Social
Qualification
Required
2+ years of work experience with progressive levels of responsibility
1+ year of experience in government relations, public affairs or issue advocacy
Political campaign, Capitol Hill or grassroots experience required
High school diploma required. Years of experience can be substituted for college degree
Ability to report to the office when required
Preferred
College degree preferred
Experience working with social media content and social media management platforms such as Sprout Social
Company
NRECA
NRECA is the national organization dedicated to representing the interests of electric cooperatives and the consumers they serve.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-01Grant· $15M
Leadership Team
Jim Matheson
CEO
Jeffrey Connor
Chief Operating Officer
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