Grassroots Senior Associate

### Full Job Description

### Dewey Square Group
**Position Description – Grassroots Senior Associate**

**Washington, DC**

### Overview

The Dewey Square Group (DSG) is one of the country’s leading public affairs firms. Working for both political and corporate clients, DSG brings together the very best professionals in grassroots advocacy, state and local outreach, strategic communications, coalition development, digital media, and government relations. The firm has built a strong reputation for designing and executing winning solutions for Fortune 500 corporations, leading trade associations, and major non-profit associations.

### Responsibilities

This Senior Associate position is in Dewey Square’s Grassroots Practice and will support clients focused on a range of issue areas, including technology, healthcare, energy, and social issues. The Senior Associate will work in a team environment to craft and implement creative strategies to support our clients’ priorities and will collaborate with the firm’s other practice areas to develop multifaceted advocacy campaigns.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

– Manage client-related projects and ongoing activities.
– Regularly prepare written content for internal communications and reporting, as well as public-facing content that helps advance our clients’ public affairs goals.
– Develop a deep understanding of the policy and political landscape for your campaigns and follow news related to legislative/ballot initiatives, key opinion leaders and stakeholders, and political dynamics at the national, state, or local level.
– Project management and upkeep of databases, tracking documents, and weekly reports.
– Contribute to business development projects, such as pitch decks and proposals.
– Conduct client calls and meetings.
– Manage, train, and develop junior staff members.

### Qualifications

– **Education:** An undergraduate degree is required.
– **Work Experience:** 2-4 years of experience working in government affairs, public policy, communications, political campaigns, public relations, or a related role.
– Some project management or campaign experience is preferred.
– Strong organization and time management skills, acute attention to detail, and knowledge of MS Office are essential.
– Demonstrated ability to think strategically and research and grasp complex policy issues.
– Skilled in writing clearly and concisely on complex topics for a variety of audiences.
– Ability to nurture client relationships and work well with internal and external staff at all levels.
– Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in a very collaborative environment.
– Eager to work in a fast-paced environment while juggling priorities and meeting deadlines.
– Resourceful, results-oriented, team-player who is a self-starter with a positive “can do” attitude.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Dewey Square Group does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, ancestry, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

**Job Type:** Full-time

Call (202) 638-5616 for more information on how to apply.