Advocacy Coordinator

NFIB•Washington, MA

63d•$60,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's largest small business advocacy organization, looks to hire an Advocacy Coordinator to join its Advocacy team. The Advocacy Coordinator serves as a conduit between the subdepartments within the Advocacy department, including Federal and State Government Relations, Public Affairs, Political and Grassroots, and the Research Center. This includes coordination the collection and compilation of information for memos and briefs, managing deadlines, and researching governmental and political issues. The Advocacy Coordinator also is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the SVP of Advocacy and coordinating campaigns and other projects. This includes scheduling, meeting planning and management, travel arrangements when necessary, and inter-office coordination and communication. Proactively coordinate timelines and workflow across Advocacy functions and communicate progress to the Senior Vice President of Advocacy, project stakeholders, and other NFIB departments. Highly organized with the ability to plan effectively, handle multiple, shifting priorities under tight deadlines, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Perform other duties and projects as needed. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; work outcomes must meet and/or exceed productivity and quality standards. Must be able to work as part of a cooperative team environment and independent of direct supervision; adhere to Company and Department policies and procedures. Role is hybrid from our Washington DC office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2 years relevant experience. Project coordination is helpful.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization, analytical, and time management abilities necessary for workload assignment tracking, development of timelines, management of strategic calendars, and budget/program expense monitoring.
Professionalism, confidentiality, initiative, and sound judgement are essential.
Must be flexible team player with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under pressure.
Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Internet research, exposure to database and web-base applications and/or the ability to master software applications quickly.

Nice To Haves

Experience on Capital Hill is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordination the collection and compilation of information for memos and briefs
Managing deadlines
Researching governmental and political issues
Managing the day-to-day activities of the SVP of Advocacy and coordinating campaigns and other projects
Scheduling, meeting planning and management
Travel arrangements when necessary
Inter-office coordination and communication
Proactively coordinate timelines and workflow across Advocacy functions and communicate progress to the Senior Vice President of Advocacy, project stakeholders, and other NFIB departments
Plan effectively, handle multiple, shifting priorities under tight deadlines, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Perform other duties and projects as needed
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Work outcomes must meet and/or exceed productivity and quality standards
Work as part of a cooperative team environment and independent of direct supervision
Adhere to Company and Department policies and procedures