Legislative Coordinator, National School Boards Association, Alexandria VA

National School Boards Association

Legislative Coordinator

National School Boards Association seeks highly motivated individual to support lobbying staff representing the interests of local school boards on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks with short deadlines successfully. Responsibilities encompass a broad range of administrative and technical duties including editing and distributing correspondence; updating website; coordinating forums, briefings and key meetings with stakeholders, congressional members and their staff; conducting internet and database research; developing PowerPoint presentations; tracking key legislation impacting public education; and assisting with planning and preparation for national conference. Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, public policy or related field preferred; three years of administrative experience. Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter & salary requirements to NSBA, Attn: HR/LC/11, 1680 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3493. Resumes and cover letters may also be faxed to (703) 837-9151 or e-mailed to jobs@nsba.org.