Government Affairs Associate

Overview:

The Government Affairs Associate at American Principles Project (APP) plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s public policy and advocacy initiatives. This position involves tracking legislative and regulatory developments, coordinating with key stakeholders, and advancing APP’s government relations efforts. The Associate will work closely with the Government Affairs and Communications teams to promote policy goals, build relationships with government officials, and represent APP’s interests on a variety of issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legislative and Regulatory Tracking: Monitor federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments relevant to APP’s interests. Provide regular updates and analyses on policy changes, trends, and potential impacts.
• Policy Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on public policy issues affecting APP’s goals and develop summaries, policy briefs, and reports to support advocacy efforts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, industry groups, and other key stakeholders. Schedule and prepare materials for meetings, briefings, and public events with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Advocacy and Outreach Support: Assist in planning and executing advocacy campaigns, including drafting talking points, position statements, and outreach materials to support APP’s positions on key issues.
• Communications Support: Coordinate with the Communications team to develop public messaging strategies related to government affairs activities. Assist in preparing speeches, press releases, social media content, and other materials as needed.
• Coalition Building: Participate in relevant coalitions, committees, and industry groups to represent APP’s views and collaborate on shared advocacy goals.
• Event Planning and Coordination: Support the planning and execution of government affairs events, including policy forums, conferences, and roundtable discussions. This may involve logistics coordination, securing speakers, and managing follow-up actions.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain records of government affairs activities, including legislative tracking, stakeholder engagement, and meeting notes, to ensure organized and accurate documentation of advocacy efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law or a related field.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Excellent research, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM software or legislative tracking tools is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous internship or experience in a nonprofit, political, or advocacy setting.

American Principles Project Benefits package includes:  

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO Healthcare plan  
• Option to contribute to a 401(k) (no matching at this time)  
• Flexible Spending Account  
• Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Allowance