Government Affairs Associate

Description:

The Government Affairs Associate is an entry-level position that provides essential administrative support to the policy team, ensuring smooth, efficient interactions with policymakers, members, committees, and organizational leadership. The role involves many responsibilities, from coordinating meetings to assisting with policy research and event management.
This position reports to the Vice President of Public Affairs.

Requirements:

• Provide administrative support to the policy team, facilitating productive engagements with elected officials, members, committees, conference leadership, and internal teams.
• Provide administrative support to both the Policy and Federal Relations Committees
• Serve as a liaison between conference staff, board members, regional C-level leaders, and their staff members to facilitate action and responses to requests.
• Manage developing, coordinating, and distributing meeting materials, reports, and other outputs for policy-related meetings.
• Collaborate with internal departments to plan and execute offsite meetings and events, including coordinating invitations, managing event logistics, preparing talking points and agendas, and distributing meeting minutes.
• Serve as a representative of the policy team and the Conference at events and meetings, ensuring a professional and informed presence.
• Assist in conducting policy research, preparing briefing reports, drafting letters of support, and contributing to legislative testimony.
• Monitor, track, and report news and headlines that impact local, state, and federal policies relevant to the organization’s objectives.
• Organize and maintain files, records, and documents, both paper and electronic, to ensure easy access and compliance with organizational protocols.
• Provide scheduling and travel support, coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements as needed.
• Manage the schedule of events and fundraising goals for the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC).

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent training/ experience will be considered.

Qualifications:

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience in event planning and coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Interest in public policy and political processes.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and demands.

This role is ideal for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting.