Government Affairs Coordinator

Job Description
Michael Best Strategies is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized Government Affairs Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Washington, D.C. or Waukesha, WI. This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives, client service, and operational excellence across our government affairs practice.

Responsibilities & Duties
As a Government Affairs Coordinator, you will be expected to:

Manage professional schedules, including setting up internal and external meetings and conference calls for our staff and clients, administrative offices, and other stakeholders.

Exercise independent judgment in managing priorities, anticipating needs, and resolving scheduling conflicts.

Provide high-level administrative and operational support to assigned office(s), including document management and process oversight.

Lead and contribute to research, special projects, and strategic initiatives with minimal supervision.

Identify areas where process improvement is needed and escalate when appropriate.

Assist in the governance process as it relates to all key Strategies-wide documents/templates. Maintain Strategies’ most current documents/templates on the SharePoint site.

Provide monthly and year-to-date reporting as assigned on key metrics.

Take on other administrative needs including copying, printing, mailing, etc.

Serve as a liaison to C-suite executives and internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.

Support internal and external event planning, including logistics and communications.

Be an active representative for our team in relationship-building and brand-messaging to strengthen our network and client base.

Job Requirements
Knowledge Base & Education
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience required.

Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, consistently delivering high quality results with consistent attention to detail.

Professional client service manner, responsiveness, flexibility, and adaptability.

Strong ability to communicate effectively and persuasively (written and oral) and work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under aggressive time constraints.

Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through and project management skills.

Proactive problem solver with a forward-thinking mindset.

Ability to anticipate and adapt to a fast-moving work environment.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Technology savvy, with an advanced-level proficiency in MS Office.

Willingness to work beyond standard hours when necessary to fulfill essential responsibilities.

Valid authorization to work in the US.

Who We Are
Michael Best Strategies helps companies accelerate their success through a combination of strategic business consulting, lobbying and government relations, strategic public affairs and communications, as well as procurement and defense. We help companies advance their business objectives by connecting them with influential allies, including Government Officials, Industry Leaders and Innovators, Consumer Segments, Media, and Communities and Stakeholders. The firm has thrived by providing each client a diverse team of professionals with the experience, skills, and relationships necessary to help them achieve their goals more quickly and fully.

The Location
We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln) and Washington D.C. Our contemporary office spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration, supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients. This position will be held in our Washington D.C. or Waukesha, WI office.

Why You Should Apply
At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

Learning and Growth
Challenging and Dynamic Role

Career Development Planning

Professional Growth Opportunities

Performance Management and Coaching

Specialized Training Programs

Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Total Compensation
Competitive Base Pay

Annual Merit Reviews and Discretionary Incentive Pay

Outstanding Benefits

Generous PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays

Planning for the Future
401(k) with Company Contributions

Short & Long Term Disability Plan

Life Insurance

Optional Critical Illness Insurance

Parental/Family Leave

Culture and Workplace
Respected organization with a Collaborative Culture

Growing Firm with an Exciting Future

Contemporary Work Environment

Positive and Respectful Work Climate

Performance Recognition

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Recruitment agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

For District of Columbia applicants only (as required by the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023): The annual compensation range for this position in our DC office is between $75,000 and $95,000. Compensation is determined based on qualifications and experience. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s 401k plan.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and Michael Best Strategies LLC (collectively known as “Michael Best”) are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.