Government Affairs Intern

Description

 The Government Affairs team is seeking a government affairs intern to assist in writing newsletter articles, tracking legislation, managing PAC data, maintaining events at our Capitol Hill office, and more. The ideal candidate would be an excellent writer, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple projects at one time. The intern would have the ability to assist on various industry-related projects of their interest to gain a more complete understanding of our industry. 

Requirements

  REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Candidates must possess college-level experience.

Knowledge of the federal legislative and/or regulatory process.  

Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.

Positive attitude and an ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.

Ability to function both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment. 

Ability to meet deadlines while demonstrating professionalism.

Capable of setting priorities when multiple demands are present.

Must be exceptionally detail-oriented.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

General office work environment; in-office work required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Monitors and edits NECA's Advocacy and PAC webpages.

Drafts and reviews letters, reports, and other external communications as assigned.

Attends and reports on Congressional hearings and other activities.

Creates content for and sends the monthly Legislative Update.

Assists in the gathering and updating of metrics. 

Provides administrative support for Government Affairs and NECAPAC.

Assists in industry-related projects of interest. 

This is not an attempt to list all the essential functions of this position. Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs. NECA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

About NECA 

NECA is the voice of the $202 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA contractors are the technical professionals responsible for the most innovative and safest electrical construction in the U.S. NECA's national office and 118 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, research and standards development. 

NECA Government Affairs is the voice of the electrical contracting industry on Capitol Hill. NECA works to advance legislation and regulatory policies that impact our contractor's opportunity and ability to operate efficiently, profitably, and in the best interest of their electrical construction customers.

For more information, visit www.necanet.org