Posted 09/28/26

Government Relations Associate

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Washington, DC

Full Time

Historic Preservation, Government

Salary

JOB SUMMARY 

The Government Relations Associate provides substantive, project management, communications, research, and operational support to the Government Relations & Policy Department and contributes to the department’s legislative, policy, and advocacy priorities. The Associate will manage a range of responsibilities requiring strong organization, initiative, judgment, and attention to detail, including monitoring legislative and policy developments, preparing briefing and communications materials, coordinating meetings and advocacy activities, supporting departmental budget management, and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The position is expected to work independently, anticipate needs and next steps, and take ownership of assignments from inception through completion. 

DUTIES

  • Conducts research and analysis on legislative, regulatory, and policy issues relevant to the organization; monitors developments and helps assess their implications for the organization’s policy and advocacy priorities.
  • Prepares draft reports and analysis regarding implications of government and/or partner actions for policies relevant to the organization.
  • Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including preservation partners and organizations with shared legislative and policy interests; coordinates across departments to advance Government Relations priorities.
  • Stays informed about current events, legislation and policy issues of importance to the preservation field and the organization.
  • Collaborates with other departments and offices of the Trust as required to ensure Government Relations activities are effectively communicated and coordinated with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinates and supports advocacy days, meetings, conferences, briefings, and other Government Relations events, including planning, logistics, communications, materials, and follow-up.
  • Supports development, monitoring, and reporting of departmental budgets, including tracking expenditures and invoices, and preparing regular budget reports.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $58,000-$63,500/year

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