Government Affairs Administrator at Alliance Defending Freedom

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Location: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lansdowne, VA</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Team Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">The Government Affairs Administrator is a vital part of the Strategic Initiatives Team and will report to and provide administrative and programmatic support to the <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW202370635 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">Sr</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW202370635 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">. Counsel,&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW202370635 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">VP of Strategic Relations.</span> You will assist the Strategic Initiatives Team in engaging those serving in the government and the broader legal community. You will also be responsible for supporting the team’s work, preparing ADF clients and other allies for strategic events and opportunities to advance ADF’s generational wins, and helping Blackstone Fellows and other allies secure strategic government opportunities.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;18865bac-e9c2-52f9-92c1-6a87f150fc22|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;PC Body 12pt&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;PCBody12pt&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Gotham Book&quot;,469777842,&quot;Tahoma&quot;,469777843,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777844,&quot;Gotham Book&quot;,469769226,&quot;Gotham Book,Tahoma,Times New Roman&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;0&quot;,201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;]}">Assist</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">&nbsp;with developing and&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">maintaining</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">&nbsp;strong working relationships with state and federal government offices. Track and draft reports on the team’s engagement with these offices.&nbsp;</span></span> </span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">Provide administrative support to the Sr. Counsel, VP of Strategic Relations, including meeting coordination and event registration, booking travel, preparing expense reports, etc.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">Support the planning and execution of different&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">ADF&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">events, including interfacing with attendees and faculty</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">&nbsp;and preparing clients</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PC Body 12pt">.</span> </span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Track government job opportunities and coordinate interviews and other support for Blackstone Fellows and other ADF allies interested in pursuing career opportunities in government offices.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Conduct background research and other projects to assist the vetting of candidates for positions in the public sector.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559737&quot;:156,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">2+ years of administrative experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Travel occasionally as needed.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Pay &amp; Benefits</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Want to Know More About ADF?</strong></span></p> <p><strong><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/van66FA4WEY?si=TNM22CBW4cgBPbFf" width="560" height="315"></iframe></strong></p>