Government Affairs Coordinator Job at Safari Club International, Washington DC

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  • Safari Club International
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Government Affairs Coordinator

Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm in office

Location: Washington, DC: some travel required

Department: Advocacy and Administration

Who We Are

Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity.

Safari Club International is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters and nearly 200 chapters worldwide, dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 Million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests and fields intact and maintains the wildlife.

Summary

The Government Affairs Coordinator will work directly with the Government Affairs team to assist with SCI’s advocacy efforts by tracking and monitoring legislative action and delivering high-quality digital, print and social media communication services. This position will assist with the execution of events, meetings, projects, and provide proactive and reactive strategies in coordination with all SCI Departments.

This position will also perform a variety of administrative functions for the operations in Safari Club International’s DC office. Candidates must be able to handle the functions of organizing and administering the day-to-day operations of a government affairs office and must be able to handle the arrangement of business and social events both within and outside the office.

All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunter’s rights.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and track breaking and developing news stories.
  • Draft letters and documents. Research, review, verify, route and prepare correspondence (including some mass mailings) and reports.
  • Maintains and updates databases, spreadsheets, logs, and generates reports. Summarizes reports and information to facilitate review by immediate supervisor.
  • Produce information by collecting, analyzing, transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics, coordinating document preparation.
  • Opens and closes the office. Welcomes guests to the office by greeting them in person; answering all incoming phone calls and directs inquiries to the correct personnel. Maintains the central office calendar as well as the docketing/tickler system for the staff in the office.
  • Serves as a liaison with San Antonio SCI/SCIF office administrative staff and executive assistants.
  • Maintains office supply stock; place and expedite purchase orders; evaluate new products. Monitor expenses.
  • Schedule and plan logistics for meetings, conferences, seminars, and special events including arrangements for catering, furniture, equipment and space rental. Assist with travel arrangements for staff and guests.
  • Reconcile and process expense reports for the D.C. office’s senior leadership team.
  • Coordinate SCI-PAC, SCI’s political action committee, activity.
  • Maintains all operational service contracts for professional services, maintenance and service agreements equipment leases and purchases and project contracts. Arranges form preventive maintenance and repairs.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned. Attends meetings, conventions, trade shows, and other events as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of hunting and hunting implements, laws, traditions and customs is extremely significant.
  • Experience drafting content for various audiences, including internal memos, press releases.
  • Advanced photo and video skills are a plus.
  • Knowledge of Washington, D.C., politics, government, etc. is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in national and international travel and affairs is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, to include OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams with an ability to become familiar with SCI-specific programs and software.
  • Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible
  • Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills and exceptional customer service.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Benefits

Safari Club International offers a full benefit package. Please go to our careers page to view our Benefit Summary:

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