Government Affairs Sr. Coordinator

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, with primary offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C., is looking for a Government Affairs Sr. Coordinator to join our team in our D.C. office.

Smithbucklin, a 100 percent employee-owned association management company, is looking for a Government Affairs Sr. Coordinator to serve our clients, the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies and the National Association for County Community and Economic Development.

The Sr. Coordinator is responsible for the development, management and execution of legislative and regulatory initiatives at the federal and state levels, working with volunteer committees, managing grassroots activities, working with industry coalitions, and communicating legislative and regulatory activities in association publications, webinars, podcasts and at conferences.

At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.

What You Will Do:

• Research, analyze and summarize legislative and regulatory issues impacting the client associations.
• Collect and analyze relevant proposed regulations and legislation at the federal and state level.
• Represent the client associations before policymakers and in industry coalitions.
• Manage the grassroots activities and databases for both client associations.
• Provide primary staff support to client Government Affairs Committees.
• Manage client legislative/regulatory tracking and grassroots databases.
• Develop issue alerts and press releases on key issues.
• Write and produce content for association member e-newsletters, websites, webinars and podcasts.
• Regularly communicate with association volunteers on industry and association issues.
• Assist in preparation of association conferences and meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from a four-year accredited college/university.
• 3-5 years’ experience in government, agency, non-profit management or related industry.
• PC experience with Windows operating system. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and focus on customer service.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong verbal, public speaking and communication skills.
• Proficient in time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with single and multi-family affordable housing programs, such as HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Private Activity Bonds (PABs).
• Experience working with the White House Administration, Federal Agencies, including U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Treasury.

Where Do You Fit?
Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people - regardless of position or compensation - an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.

Smithbucklin is a hybrid work environment with in-office days established as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.
 
Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $71,000-$75,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment. You must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.