Legislative Assistant

SUMMARY: Legislative Assistants work in the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action and provide a variety of support services to lobbyists and management. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Managing Director and State Directors (lobbyists) in their duties, which includes a mix of research, communication, and administrative tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES
� Report directly to the Managing Director and work with a team of State Directors.
� Track legislation that affects NRA membership.
� Compile voting records of state level legislators in assigned region.
� Attend hearings, meetings, and events on behalf of the Association.
� Conduct legislative and policy research.
� Produce error-free communications and official correspondence.
� Provide detailed reports on state level elections and races, including candidate tracking.
� Complete a variety of administrative tasks assigned by the Managing Director.

QUALIFICATIONS
� Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
� Minimum of two-years of responsible work experience in related field.
� Working knowledge of the legislative process and political campaigns.
� Excellent writing ability. MUST PROVIDE WRITING SAMPLES with Resume and Cover Letter.
� Comprehensive knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
� Legislative Assistants are viewed as lobbyists-in-training. The NRA-ILA is specifically recruiting career minded candidates that demonstrate the requisite skills, desire, and work ethic to become State Directors (lobbyists).
� Legislative Assistants are REQUIRED to work some evenings and weekends, especially during active legislative sessions and campaign cycles.
� Some travel is required.
� Salary commensurate with experience.
� Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not limit or restrict the tasks which may be assigned, which are subject to change at any time.
To apply, please send resume with cover letter stating salary expectations (for full-time position only).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe your thoughts on the Second Amendment
• Have you reviewed the salary for this position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• related legislative: 2 years (Preferred)
• political campaign: 2 years (Preferred)
• legislative and policy research: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person