Associate

Orchestra•Washington, DC

7d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Civitas Public Affairs Group, an Orchestra company, is a values-based public affairs firm that delivers winning advocacy campaigns for clients and the communities they serve. They enlist experts, leverage relationships, and build coalitions to address pressing political and societal challenges. The firm has a bipartisan approach and experience in developing advocacy campaigns to win policy change at local, state, and national levels. With offices in Boston, New York City, and Washington DC, they work with leading philanthropists, non-profit organizations, and movements to build cross-partisan coalitions. They are seeking an Associate to join their Boston or Washington, DC team. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office per week and two days of remote work. The role provides day-to-day support to client teams, with responsibility for research, written products, and project coordination across advocacy campaigns. The Associate will help build and execute work plans, produce memos, decks, and research, and serve as a point of coordination across internal teams and external partners. This role is central to building coalitions that span parties and ideologies, engaging allies, validators, and stakeholders across the political spectrum. It requires curiosity, sound judgment, and knowledge of tactics that influence decisionmakers. This is a role for someone early in their career who is versatile and steady under deadline, and who wants direct exposure to policy and strategy alongside leaders in politics, policy, and thought leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in conservative advocacy, campaigns, coalition building, or communications/media.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in program strategy and execution across a mix of the following: state or federal advocacy; state legislative, regulatory, or executive branch; congressional, White House, or federal agencies; policy and political engagement; electoral campaigns
Excellent written and verbal communication and analytic skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely
Impeccable attention to detail
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of people, organizations, and government agencies
Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and follow through consistently
Organized and able to multitask, determine priorities, and follow through in a fast-paced environment
Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Republican or center-right politics, policy, or advocacy, including relationships with conservative elected officials, organizations, or coalitions, is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with elected officials, organizations, and coalition partners across the political spectrum

Responsibilities

Support client teams in creating and implementing work plans, written documents, presentation materials, travel and research
Manage project deadlines and reporting requirements, and handle the administrative tasks that keep engagements on track
Coordinate and participate in internal and external client meetings and calls, and contribute substantive thinking to the work
Maintain an up-to-the-minute understanding of relevant news, legislation, and political developments, with a focus on the center-right, affecting client objectives
Proactively identify and flag opportunities and challenges for client leads
Build and maintain working relationships with conservative partner organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders representing a broad range of perspectives
Support logistics and execution for meetings, convenings, and partner engagements
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.