Government Affairs Coordinator

Summary

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track breaking and developing news stories.
• Draft letters and documents for both external and internal use. Research, review, verify, route and prepare correspondence (including mass mailings) and reports.
• Maintains and updates databases, spreadsheets, logs, and generates reports. Summarizes reports and information to facilitate review by immediate supervisor.
• Oversee and coordinate the production of various reports by collecting, analyzing, transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Maintains the central office calendar for events and serves as general support for all events held at DC office.
• Schedule and plan logistics for meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events including arrangements for catering, furniture, equipment and space rental.
• Assist and coordinate various planning initiatives for Advocacy team in the lead up and during annual SCI Convention and Lobby Day
• Supports member led committees by providing general staff support and implementing initiatives enacted by committees
• Oversees and leads SCI’s year-round Government Affairs Internship program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Attend meetings, conventions, trade shows, and other events as appropriate.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Public Administration, Communications, Law, or a related field.
• Knowledge of hunting and hunting implements, laws, traditions and customs is extremely significant.
• Experience drafting content for various audiences, including internal memos, press releases.
• Advanced photo and video skills are a plus.
• Knowledge of Washington, D.C., politics, government, etc. is strongly preferred.
• Experience in national and international travel and affairs is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams with an ability to become familiar with SCI-specific programs and software.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills and exceptional customer service.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Benefits

• Safari Club International offers a full benefit package. Please go to our careers page to view our Benefit Summary: https://safariclub.org/careers/