Are you passionate about public policy, innovation, and supporting startups and entrepreneurs? Our highly engaged, fast-moving, four-person government affairs team is seeking a Legislative Analyst/Coordinator to support advocacy efforts on behalf of the venture capital industry and the entrepreneurial ecosystem nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity for a Capitol Hill staffer or a government affairs professional whose experience includes working with multiple clients. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience and be eager to make an impact by tracking and analyzing legislation/regulations, researching and writing policy articles, planning Lobby Days and Hill visits, and helping facilitate the PAC.
Legislative/Regulatory Tracking and Research
- Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation, hearings, and regulatory developments impacting venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship.
- Track and summarize key policy trends, committee hearings, and government reports relevant to the industry.
- Assist in answering ad-hoc policy questions from stakeholders and internal teams.
- Track news and reports from agencies, VCs, associations, and coalitions supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Writing and Policy Document Creation
- Draft legislative updates, policy analysis, and weekly news articles on key developments affecting VCs and startups.
- Prepare briefing memos, fact sheets, and policy summaries for use in advocacy efforts.
- Monitor political and regulatory trends, identifying emerging risks and opportunities for the venture capital industry.
- Assist in drafting white papers, comments, letters, testimony, and correspondence to lawmakers and administration officials on legislative priorities.
- Support social media and public-facing advocacy efforts related to legislative priorities.
Event Planning and Legislative Fly-ins
- Plan and implement legislative fly-ins and advocacy days, including:
- Scheduling meetings with members of Congress, agency officials, and stakeholders.
- Promoting events and engaging with attendees.
- Producing briefing materials, handouts, and policy packets for advocacy participants.
- Provide on-site and virtual logistical support for government affairs events.
PAC Management
- Absolute attention to detail and organization.
- Proficiency in tracking donor information, processing contributions, and reconciling financial reports.
- Experience preferred in donor outreach, relationship management, and political fundraising strategies.
- Ability to draft PAC communications, including solicitations, newsletters, and donor updates.
- Strong organizational skills to coordinate fundraising events, PAC meetings, and donor briefings.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
- Salesforce, Quorum, PoliticoPro, Pitchbook desired.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Salary & Benefits: $75,000 – $95,000 Competitive salary is commensurate with experience and includes health benefits package, generous paid vacation, annual performance-based bonus, public transportation reimbursement, and use of wireless equipment & service.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand and utilize motor skills.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position may require flexible hours and ability for limited travel.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Application Process: Please submit resume with cover letter and two writing samples with subject line “Legislative Analyst/Coordinator” to Careers@NVCA.org