Government Affairs Coordinator

Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity.

Safari Club International is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters and nearly 200 chapters worldwide, dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests, and fields intact and maintains the wildlife.

Summary

The Government Affairs Coordinator will work directly with the Government Affairs team to assist with SCI’s advocacy efforts by tracking and monitoring legislative action and delivering high-quality digital, print, and social media communication services. This position will assist with the execution of events, meetings, projects, and provide proactive and reactive strategies in coordination with all SCI Departments.

This position will also perform a variety of administrative functions for the operations in Safari Club International’s DC office. Candidates must be able to handle the functions of organizing and administering the day-to-day operations of a government affairs office and must be able to handle the arrangement of business and social events both within and outside the office.

All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunters’ rights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track breaking and developing news stories.
• Draft letters and documents. Research, review, verify, route, and prepare correspondence (including some mass mailings) and reports.
• Maintain and update databases, spreadsheets, logs, and generate reports. Summarize reports and information to facilitate review by immediate supervisor.
• Produce information by collecting, analyzing, transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinate document preparation.
• Open and close the office. Welcome guests by greeting them in person; answer all incoming phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain the central office calendar and docketing/tickler system for staff in the office.
• Serve as a liaison with San Antonio SCI/SCIF office administrative staff and executive assistants.
• Maintain office supply stock; place and expedite purchase orders; evaluate new products; monitor expenses.
• Schedule and plan logistics for meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events including catering, furniture, equipment, and space rental. Assist with travel arrangements for staff and guests.
• Reconcile and process expense reports for the D.C. office’s senior leadership team.
• Coordinate SCI-PAC, SCI’s political action committee, activity.
• Maintain all operational service contracts for professional services, maintenance and service agreements, equipment leases and purchases, and project contracts. Arrange for preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Attend meetings, conventions, trade shows, and other events as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hunting and hunting implements, laws, traditions, and customs is extremely significant.
• Experience drafting content for various audiences, including internal memos and press releases.
• Advanced photo and video skills are a plus.
• Knowledge of Washington, D.C., politics and government is strongly preferred.
• Experience in national and international travel and affairs is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, including OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, with the ability to learn SCI-specific programs and software.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and exceptional customer service.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

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