Coordinator, Government Affairs

The below description provides more detail on American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), this important role and how you will impact the industry.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) values diverse backgrounds and capabilities and invites all talented individuals to apply to be part of our team and support our culture and mission. We encourage the exchange of knowledge, innovative ideas and different perspectives to reach our goals and we support work/life balance.

Administrative

• Provide administrative support to the department, including drafting, proof-reading, and editing emails, letters, and documents, ordering supplies, and work in coordination with the mailroom to handle mail, copying and scanning for the department
• Assist the VP, Government Affairs with calendar management, meeting preparation and expense reports
• Help coordinate annual departmental budget planning; process department invoices and review monthly budget report; and communicate status updates as needed
• Maintain and update the list of AF&PA member facilities
• Maintain committee distribution lists; distribute letters, meeting notices and other memos
• Manage the approval process for outgoing documents that require staff or legal review
• Facilitate the signing of contracts with consultants
• Conduct research and participate in other special projects as requested by supervisor

Government Affairs (Federal and State)

• Maintain updated advocacy documents and coordinate the drafting of briefing papers and other relevant materials used by lobbyists for Capitol Hill and state meetings, hearings, PAC events, grassroots outreach, and legislator visits to company facilities
• Prepare and send approved letters to Members of Congress and state policymakers regarding important issues and votes
• Track interactions with Members of Congress and state policymakers including meetings, facility visits, PAC events, etc. using BGov
• Work with state affairs regional managers to track and analyze legislation using Fiscal Note

Meeting Coordination

• Coordinate internal and external meetings such as department meetings, the Government Affairs Coordinating Committee, State Contacts Group, Transportation Committee, Tax Policy Committee, the Forest Industry Associations Council, and other internal teams and member working groups as assigned.
  
  Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with meeting material preparation and distribution
• Preparing and sending approved meeting invites and memos
• Preparing meeting participant information and equipment for conference calls (in Teams or Zoom)
• Setting up materials and equipment in conference rooms
• Draft text and create graphics for presentations
• Prepare meeting notes and follow-up action items

If your knowledge, skills and abilities are transferrable and you think you’re a great candidate for AF&PA - please consider applying even if you do not meet all the criteria listed below.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of study, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of relevant office experience
• Experience working in a trade association, Capitol Hill, or state legislature preferred
• Excellent business communication skills in writing and editing
• Strong attention to detail and administrative skills (typing, file organization, copying, etc.)
• Organizational and project management skills to effectively balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to produce high quality work within tight deadlines and limited supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive rapport with co-workers
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative process preferred

The salary for this position is expected to be between $52,000-$57,000. This is a good-faith estimate based on market data for comparable positions and the current budgeted amount for this role. Factors to be considered when determining the salary of the selected candidate include relevant skills, experience and knowledge, and the alignment of these qualities with those of existing staff.

We offer a generous benefits package that currently includes:

• Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick leave totaling 27-42 days per year (based on relevant experience), plus holidays and paid Parental Leave
• 100%-85% paid Care First medical plans for employees and their families
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 9% employer contribution (after waiting period)
• Free fitness center and pickleball courts at the DC office location

We are located on 13 th Street, NW between F and G, (directly above Metro Station). Our office is hybrid, which includes up to two days of remote work.

AF&PA serves to advance public policies that foster economic growth, job creation and global competitiveness for a vital sector that makes the essential paper and packaging products Americans use every day. The U.S. forest products industry employs more than 925,000 people, largely in rural America, and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 44 states. Our industry accounts for…