Political and Legislative/PAC Assistant

Job Opportunity: Political and Legislative Assistant

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world seeks a Political and Legislative Assistant for our office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of PAC disbursement memos.
• Maintaining accurate PAC records to ensure Federal Election Commission (FEC) compliance.
• Maintaining ALPA-PAC dues check-off program.
• Assisting with legislative research, workshops, seminars, congressional hearing monitoring, congressional correspondence, and congressional testimony preparation.

Requirements:

• Two years of college or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years of related experience required.
• Customer/member service experience required.
• Quorum PAC (CisionPAC) or experience with PAC software preferred.
• Knowledge of Capitol Hill, legislative process, current U.S. political dynamics, and/or federal election laws preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.
• Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others.

Benefits:

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.
• Generous health care benefits on day one.
• 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year.
• Generous sick and bereavement leave.
• Competitive parental leave.
• Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
• Retiree health plan.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits.

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