Job description
Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.
The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur.
We are currently looking for a Government Affairs Coordinator to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.
Position Highlights:
The Government Affairs Coordinator is part of a dynamic team that supports and leads, where appropriate, NSC Government Affairs initiatives at the federal and state levels. Serves as Government Affairs lead on designated NSC priorities. Provides representation at meetings with legislators and their staff, government officials, partner organizations, and others. Works with NSC team members across a range of functions to advance safety issues for policy and advocacy development. Researches and drafts NSC policy position statements on relevant safety issues.
What You’ll Do:
Support policy development and engagement with policymakers on Capitol Hill, at federal agencies, and in state and local bodies – 30%
- Develop policy expertise in select areas, in concert with other Government Affairs team members and NSC experts and partners, and work with external actors to advance policy priorities in workplace and roadway safety.
- Support NSC efforts to work with legislative champions to launch authorizing measures, to affect appropriations bills, to carry out NSC priorities in committees of jurisdiction and on the floor of the U.S, House of Representatives and Senate.
- Support efforts to track administrative proposals, rulemakings, requests for comment and information, and related regulatory activity on matters of importance to NSC, and support engagement in the development of regulations and standards.
- Aid, as much as possible, in tracking policy-related activity in federal courts tied to NSC workplace and roadway safety positions.
Advocacy Communications – 25%
- Aid in the research and drafting of official NSC policy position statements on pertinent safety topics in coordination with appropriate NSC staff.
- Develop and distribute key external and internal communications materials, such as newsletters, policy updates, and other collateral.
Alliances and Partnerships – 25%
- Work with an extensive number of outside organizations, including many similarly situated safety-focused organizations and advocacy groups, to build relationships around shared goals and develop and execute strategies to achieve such goals.
Administrative – 20%
- Aid in the management of a DC office suite and clerical needs as appropriate, including coordinating Government Affairs operations and resources.
- Aid in scheduling meetings for Government Affairs team members and other NSC stakeholders with key external targets.
- Lead planning and execution of major events, such as NSC-led fly-ins to Congress and Hill briefings.
- Other duties as assigned.
We’re Looking for Someone with:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant area with a minimum of 2 years of experience in public policy, lobbying, or advancing advocacy initiatives.
- Experience working in a Capitol Hill office preferred.
- Experience in transportation or workplace safety policy preferred.
- Must be motivated and mission-driven with an eagerness to take initiative on a wide range of matters, from policy development to housekeeping tasks.
- Salary for this role is $80,000.
- This is a hybrid/remote position for the DC Metro area.
Reasons You’ll Love it here:
NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees. We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life. We offer the following:
- At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
- Reimbursable training
- Student loan pay down
- Dress for your day
Our hiring process is designed to give you the opportunity to shine at each step. It starts with an assessment where you really showcase your drive for the role. From there, candidates selected for the first interview will discuss their skills and how they fit with our team. If you’re a match, the second interview takes a deeper dive into your background and how you can contribute to our goals. After that, we’ll make our final decision and let you know the outcome. This is our usual process, and we’re excited to get to know you along the way!
NSC is an equal opportunity employer.
