Legislative Affairs Associate

Job Description

Navy League of the United States: Associate, Legislative Affairs

We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Associate to serve in our Legislative Affairs Department. This position will assist with:

• Congressional advocacy campaigns
• Maintaining relevant relationships in Congress
• Working with the Navy League grassroots network to coordinate and oversee advocacy efforts
• Publishing the weekly newsletter
• Collaborating with the Marketing Department on social media content
• Viewing and annotating relevant Congressional hearings
• Assisting with event logistics
• Drafting Issue Briefs and Appropriations Letters
• Data input
• Maintaining the Legislative Affairs “Action Center” website

While this position is directly supervised by the Senior Director of Legislative Affairs, the Associate of Legislative Affairs (ALA) will be expected to embody the Navy League mantra of independence and accountability. They must demonstrate the ability to self-direct without continuous oversight, proactively enhance the Legislative Affairs program, and display intellectual curiosity to continually learn and expand their understanding of the sea services, the Navy League, and the operations of Congress.

This position also works closely with various departments within the Navy League to coordinate Legislative Affairs communications and events, as well as assist with organization-wide events such as Sea-Air-Space and the annual Navy League Convention.

Duties and Responsibilities

• View/attend relevant Congressional hearings and take notes on key moments, including capturing important quotes, questions, answers, or indications of a member’s priorities on issues impacting the sea services.
• Input updates to the Legislative Affairs “Action Center” website.
• Assist with the publication of the weekly newsletter.
• Work with the Senior Director of Legislative Affairs to oversee interns and potentially SkillsBridge fellows.
• Assist with the editing and publishing of the biennial Maritime Policy Statement and uploading updates to the digital magazine platform.
• Assist with the planning, logistics, and execution of monthly “Pizza Briefs.”
• Assist with the planning, logistics, and execution of quarterly Congressional Shipbuilding Breakfast events.
• Conduct research and draft Issue Briefs for the Navy League’s various policy campaigns.
• Update website features, including Voice to Congress, grassroots presentations, advocacy toolkit materials, email campaigns, and district profiles.
• Assist the Navy League grassroots network as needed.
• Support other Navy League departments as needed.
• Assist the Senior Director of Legislative Affairs with additional initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (relevant campaign/government experience a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong written skills.
• Understanding of Congressional committees and the legislative process.
• Previous experience in website design or maintenance is a plus.

Please email your resume with a cover letter and compensation requirements to [email protected].