Associate – State & Local Affairs

Associate – State & Local Affairs

Requirements

• 2 – 4 years of direct experience in government, external relations or other related fast-paced field
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and contribute under pressure, see a project through to completion, and meet tight deadlines
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational, operational and program execution skills
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently, while also knowing when to seek feedback and buy-in
• A high energy level, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive through a period of change and growth
• Commitment to understanding the stakeholder landscape, including political and community trends
• Fluency working with Office suite products, with demonstrated ability to utilize advanced features/functions in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and an ability to adapt rapidly to new organizational tools as they are integrated by LA28
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver project management plans, under the direction of the State and Local Affairs team
• Track local and state legislation relevant to LA28’s engagement and priorities, and conduct background research
• Prepare activity reports and metrics for measuring program success; assist in managing projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met within internal teams and external consultants
• Draft and compile look-ahead and retrospective reports, briefings, and presentations for LA28 executive leadership, government bodies, and other stakeholders
• Facilitate ongoing stakeholder engagement through coordinating meetings, conference calls, and written correspondence
• Develop, organize, and track comprehensive meeting and project agendas, materials, and follow-ups, proactively monitoring and managing action items from internal and external stakeholders to ensure precise project execution and accountability
• Maintain databases for managing and tracking outreach and engagement activities and stakeholder contacts
• Continually seek and research pertinent information/news/data/public policies relative to LA28 stakeholders; analyze stakeholder interests, concerns, and expectations to inform strategic decision-making
• Provide comprehensive administrative support including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense reporting
• Maintain centralized file management system and create protocols to equip the team to scale
• Assist with the planning and execution of key LA28 events, including booking travel, managing guest lists, and overseeing logistics
• Support onboarding efforts and set-up for new team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with state and local government relations and advocacy
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes; experience researching and writing background papers and briefings for Senior Leadership
• Experience in travel coordination and project management
• Working knowledge of CRM software (Salesforce, etc.) and project management Software (Smartsheets, Asana, etc.)