The Political Assistant works with the Senior Director of Political Affairs and the national government affairs team to advance the merit shop agenda. The Political Assistant will collaborate and assist with fundraising campaigns, issue advocacy campaigns, compliance coordination, and more. They are also tasked with managing and facilitating fundraising events across the country and ABC's annual Legislative Conference.
Salary
$52,500 - $54,600
The salary offered will be determined by a range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, internal equity, and skills, as well as other requirements that may be pertinent to the position and the organization.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Responsibilities:
General
Assists state chapters, chapter staff, and National staff with political affairs and fundraising as needed.
Works with team to develop materials needed to communicate political and issue advocacy campaigns to chapter staff and members.
Works with legal counsel to uphold ABC's compliance standards.
Track yearly and cycle goals and regularly communicate progress with the members of the government affairs team.
Facilitate aspects of ABC's annual Legislative Week.
Work alongside ABC Public Affairs department to write and facilitate columns for Newsline and Construction Executive.
ABC PAC
Works with the Senior Director of Political Affairs to execute ABC's political and fundraising strategy, including donor pipeline development and solicitation.
Draft donor communications including emails, briefings, call sheets, thank you notes, etc.
Manage ABC PAC databases and work with national and chapter staff to track prior authorizations, reach out to donors, pull reports, address technical issues, etc.
Oversee the printing and shipment of ABC PAC badges and donor collateral.
Works with Government Affairs Team to plan and execute PAC fundraising events at National and state-based meetings.
Join ABC PAC meetings as appropriate to take meeting minutes and assist with action items.
Free Enterprise Alliance
Works with the Senior Director of Political Affairs to execute ABC's issue advocacy campaign and fundraising strategy, including donor pipeline development and solicitation.
Manage donor data and work with national and chapter staff to track pledges and contributions.
Draft donor communications including emails, briefings, call sheets, thank you notes, etc.
Works with Government Affairs Team to plan and execute FEA fundraising events at National and state-based meetings.
Join FEA meetings as appropriate to take meeting minutes and assist with action items.
Other
Report progress on the Government Affairs team's strategic goals in Leadership Update and the balanced scorecard.
Edit and update the ABC website and national connections with relevant legislative and political information.
Additional duties as assigned to support ABC's merit shop philosophy.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
To achieve our mission, we hire energetic and motivated individuals who possess the following skills:
Professional demeanor and presentation of self.
Strong writing and verbal skills.
Self-starter, highly organized.
Coordination of projects, meetings and/or events a plus.
Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills with the ability to work in a demanding self-directed work schedule.
Effectively utilizes tools/resources to work efficiently.
Ability to take ownership of a process and to use problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
Demonstrates the highest level of personal and ethical standards.
Work accurately with close attention to detail.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Two (2) years' experience in a professional work environment highly desired.
Experience working for a professional or trade association, a plus.
Experience working as a Political Affairs Assistant or similar role, preferred.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Nondiscrimination:
It is the continuing policy of ABC to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal or state law, local ordinance or Executive Orders. ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disability Specifications:
ADA: ABC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Physical Demands:
While performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
This position is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at abc.org.