Specialist, Construction Advocacy (PAC & Government Relations)

# Description

## Position Summary

The **Specialist, Construction Advocacy** supports AGC’s mission by strengthening the association’s political engagement, legislative advocacy, and relationships with members, chapters, and congressional stakeholders. The role manages day‑to‑day AGC PAC operations and donor engagement, supports candidate and fundraising activity, and helps ensure political programs are administered accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements. The Specialist also coordinates high‑profile advocacy activities, including legislative fly‑ins, congressional project tours, and member communications. Working with the Advocacy Team, the position develops timely reports, digital content, and program updates that help AGC members engage effectively in the legislative and political process.

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# Essential Responsibilities & Duties

– **PAC donor relationships** — Cultivates and maintains relationships with current and potential PAC donors
– **PAC database management** — Coordinates database records for PAC prior authorizations, contributions, donor activity, acknowledgements, and related follow‑up
– **Donor base expansion** — Works with the Senior Director of Political Affairs to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen the PAC donor base and increase member participation
– **Finance liaison** — Serves as liaison to the Finance Department for AGC PAC receipts and disbursements; processes AGC PAC receipts and submits weekly to Finance
– **Disbursement processing** — Prepares and processes check requests for AGC PAC disbursements; coordinates with contractors and chapters regarding check delivery; prepares letters of transmittal
– **Meeting materials** — Produces and compiles background material for AGC PAC Board of Trustees and national AGC meetings
– **PAC reporting** — Prepares PAC‑related reports as required for AGC officer meetings with chapters
– **Fundraising support** — Provides staff support for fundraising efforts and PAC contributor recognition programs at AGC national meetings
– **Political event participation** — Participates in candidate meetings, fundraisers, and political events as appropriate and prepares meeting materials

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# Compliance Responsibilities

– **FEC compliance** — Ensures compliance with Federal Election Commission and lobbying disclosure requirements
– **Lobbying reports** — Maintains records of AGC LD‑1/LD‑2 reports for lobbyists and LD‑203 for AGC PAC
– **FEC filings** — Supports preparation of FEC reports for review by the Senior Director of Political Affairs to ensure timely filing
– **Advocacy systems** — Maintains advocacy systems, including platforms for AGC PAC to track contribution limits
– **PAC budget tracking** — Maintains PAC budget and activity records, including fundraiser attendance and disbursements

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# Advocacy Team Support

– **Grassroots alerts** — Assists with drafting, editing, uploading, and sending grassroots alerts and legislative communications to members and Capitol Hill
– **Issue review** — Reviews issue papers, legislative testimony, and regulatory comments
– **One‑pager maintenance** — Maintains all issue one‑pagers and updates as needed
– **Capitol Hill scheduling** — Assists with scheduling Capitol Hill visits between members of Congress and AGC chapters/members/staff
– **Website updates** — Updates AGC and Advocacy websites and assembles the Construction Advocacy in Action newsletter
– **Fly‑in coordination** — Supports planning and execution of legislative fly‑ins, advocacy summits, congressional briefings, and more
– **Project tour planning** — Organizes and executes congressional project tours for AGC staff, chapters, and members

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# Liaison Responsibilities

– **National office coordination** — Acts as a liaison among AGC National Office, AGC Capitol Hill Headquarters, and congressional fundraisers
– **Event space coordination** — Evaluates and coordinates requests to use AGC Capitol Hill office for political and member events
– **Fundraiser liaison** — Serves as a liaison between AGC PAC and congressional fundraisers
– **Candidate contact** — Acts as a point of contact for candidates seeking AGC PAC funds or meetings and makes recommendations to senior leadership
– **Event tracking** — Tracks guest events at AGC Capitol Hill office; processes invoices and payments
– **Additional duties** — Other job‑related duties as assigned

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# Requirements

## Qualifications & Experience

– Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government relations, communications, business, or a related field
– Three or more years of relevant experience in PAC operations, government affairs, association advocacy, campaigns, or related fields
– Working knowledge of federal PAC operations, FEC requirements, lobbying disclosure obligations, and political contribution processes strongly preferred
– Experience supporting donor or member engagement, candidate or congressional events, advocacy communications, and program reporting
– Association, nonprofit, congressional, campaign, or political compliance experience preferred

## Skills & Competencies

– Ability to build productive relationships with members, chapters, donors, and fundraising professionals
– Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing member communications, briefing materials, reports, and digital content
– Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage regulated, deadline‑driven work accurately
– Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
– Experience using databases, CRM or advocacy platforms, CMS systems, and virtual meeting tools; experience with Quorum Federal and Quorum PAC systems preferred

## Work Environment & Expectations

– Hybrid work schedule with in‑office presence three days per week (flexibility to do two days during certain periods); remaining days may be remote
– Primary work location is an office environment with standard business hours; occasional flexibility may be needed
– Regular use of computer, phone, and standard office equipment
– Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond promptly to time‑sensitive needs
– Occasional travel and participation in events outside standard business hours for conferences, fly‑ins, fundraisers, and project tours

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