Government Relations Assistant
Resumes
and letters accepted until filled.
Send
letter and resume to info@ICWashington.org
Reports
to the President and CEO of ICW and is part of a team developing key messages
about the organization, its mission, and members.
Responsibilities
include:
Track
and analyze bills. Attend legislative
hearings and activities. Represent
organization with legislators and higher education stakeholders.
Work
with student liaisons at individual colleges.
Assist
in crafting ICW message for external constituencies, working with ICW team. Work with ICW team to develop and implement
ICW public policy positions.
Any
other activities as requested by the President and CEO of ICW.
Qualifications: Understanding of independent higher education,
the higher education system and a general understanding of legislative
processes. Outstanding writing ability,
careful listener, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with issues affecting higher
education. Self-starter and disciplined
time manager with excellent follow-through.
Policy analysis skills,
familiarity with the Washington legislative process, and excellent research skills are desired. Must
be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, be comfortable in a high
energy environment, communicate
effectively, have initiative and be able to work independently. Bachelor’s
degree in communications, journalism, public relations, policy, or related
field.
Annual
Salary: $25,000-$35,000
Position
through June 30, 2014 with the possibility of a permanent position beginning
July 1.
Find out more are http://www.icwashington.org/
