What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Affairs Associate position at ROCS?
Why You Want To Work Here
We are seeking an early-career Government Affairs Associate to support a fast-paced team working across government relations, public policy, and business issues. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in policy research, legislative tracking, advocacy support, and engagement with policymakers and business leaders.
Responsibilities - Monitor and track federal and state legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the organization and its members.
- Research policy issues and prepare briefing materials, background information, issue summaries, and meeting notes.
- Support government affairs professionals and lobbyists with research, outreach preparation, and follow-up.
- Assist with drafting legislative correspondence, comment letters, talking points, testimony, member alerts, and other advocacy materials.
- Help prepare for meetings with policymakers, congressional staff, member companies, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Support the planning and execution of government affairs events, policy briefings, membership meetings, and other advocacy activities.
- Maintain accurate project trackers, records, research materials, and internal resources.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings, projects, and day-to-day government affairs activities.
- Synthesize complex policy information into clear and concise written materials.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure projects remain organized, accurate, and on schedule.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, International Business, Economics, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, in government affairs, public policy, Capitol Hill, government, trade associations, campaigns, think tanks, or similar environments.
- Strong interest in U.S. politics, public policy, international business, and economic issues.
- Basic understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes.
- Excellent writing, editing, research, and communication skills.
- Ability to research complex topics and synthesize information clearly and accurately.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Professional, collaborative, and proactive approach to working with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Full-time, hybrid
$24-26hr
Salary : $24 - $26