Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Operations Coordinator, Policy & Public Affairs
Industry: Association / Public Policy / Professional Services
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $70,000 – $73,000 / Annually (commensurate with experience)
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (40 hours/week)
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About The Company: Our client is a long-standing national trade association representing the real estate investment industry. For over six decades, the organization has served as a leading voice for its members through advocacy, investor engagement, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Job Description: This role provides coordination and administrative support across the organization's membership, policy, and public affairs functions. The person in this position will help manage communications, support operational workflows, and assist with initiatives involving members, coalitions, and government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, format, and circulate policy updates, alerts, and publications on behalf of internal committees and working groups
- Format and finalize public comment submissions directed to federal regulatory bodies
- Oversee year-end dividend reporting data collection and coordinate an annual property tax industry survey
- Arrange and support meetings and calls with members, outside consultants, and other stakeholders, handling scheduling and logistics
- Maintain team calendars and coordinate meeting invitations
- Provide administrative and communications support for affiliated regional and foundation programs
- Maintain organizational recordkeeping systems, including document and media archives, contracts, trademarks, and filings
- Draft redlines for legislative language and contracts
- Assist with auditing and building expense budgets related to advocacy, lobbying, and membership dues
- Support preparation of board governance materials
- Provide registration support before and during industry conferences
- Assist with general office operations, including reception coverage and supply coordination
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 3+ years of administrative coordination experience, ideally within an association, public policy, legal, or professional services setting
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional, polished demeanor with excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Perks: Opportunity to work within a well-established, respected national organization with a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.