NCGA Legislative Assistant

Washington, D.C.

Job Description:

NCGA is seeking a Legislative Assistant in our Washington, D.C. office. The Legislative Assistant will provide overall support to policy and policy communications staff and office manager/Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President. This position will assist the Senior Director, Public Policy and the work of the Risk Management Action Team, which is responsible for creation of internal policy development concerning various grower risk management tools. Additionally, this role will assist the broader public policy and communications team as requested on activities such as tracking legislation, supporting PAC administration and logistics, etc. The Legislative Assistant will be on the front lines of communication with our grower members and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Senior Director, Public Policy on meeting coordination, logistics, and team member communications for Action Team Meetings.
• Support Senior Director, Public Policy with administrative tasks as needed.
• Support the broader policy staff as needed on issues such as trade, transportation, ethanol, conservation, biotechnology, agriculture research, stewardship, etc.
• Serve as customer service representative of the association to external customers (including grower members), and staff.
• Perform administrative functions for the staff, handle mail, type correspondence, and assist as needed to ensure the Washington office runs exceptionally

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Flexibility and excellence under pressure
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, challenging work environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under demanding time constraints and set appropriate priorities
• Willingness to learn processes and systems
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and other basic computer skills, willingness to learn PAC software (Aristotle)
• Interest in agriculture/agriculture policy

Reports to:

Director Washington Office . Role also entails daily working relationship with Senior Director, Public Policy, and other staff as needed.

About NCGA:

Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents more than 40,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states. NCGA and its 49 affiliated state organizations work together to create and increase opportunities for corn growers. Our Mission: Create and increase opportunities for corn growers. Our Vision: Sustainably feed and fuel a growing world.