Political and Legislative/PAC Assistant

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

ALPA provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds.





Political and Legislative/PAC Assistant - Supporting Government Affairs Department in Tysons (McLean), Virginia



Job Title: Political and Legislative/PAC Assistant
Organization: Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA)
Location: Tysons (McLean), Virginia
Experience: 3 years
Category: Government/Legislative Affairs

ALPA, the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization, is seeking a Political and Legislative/PAC Assistant to join our team in Tysons (McLean), Virginia. In this role, you will support the Government Affairs Department with Political Action Committee (PAC) administration and provide legislative support.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare PAC disbursement memos
- Maintain accurate PAC records for Federal Election Commission (FEC) compliance
- Manage ALPA-PAC dues check-off program
- Prepare materials for external ALPA-PAC reviews
- Assist with legislative research, workshops, seminars, and more
- Maintain email accounts for the Government Affairs Department
- Answer member inquiries related to ALPA-PAC
- Keep accurate files for external auditors

Minimum Requirements:

- Two years of college or high school diploma
- Three years of related experience, with five or more years preferred
- Customer/member service experience
- Knowledge of Capitol Hill, legislative process, and . political dynamics
- Experience in political fundraising, congressional office, political campaigns, or federal government relations
- Federal Election Commission (FEC) compliance experience is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including at the Association's Capitol Hill office

Physical Demands:

- Operate a computer, smartphone, or tablet
- Sit, stand, bend, and move around the office
- Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

ALPA offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:

- 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution and Market-Based Cash Balance Plan
- Health care benefits on day one
- 27 days of vacation and holidays per year
- Sick and bereavement leave
- Competitive parental leave
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Retiree health plan
- Education assistance program
- Optional benefits such as pet insurance, excess life insurance, and legal plan

Salary Information:

Projected salary range: - $1, per week
Relocation not provided

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior based on protected characteristics outlined in federal or provincial laws. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Join our team and make a difference in the aviation industry.

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401k Plan with 11% employer contribution, health care benefits, 27 days paid vacation and holidays, sick and bereavement leave, parental leave, company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retiree health plan, education assistance program, optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, qualified transportation fringe benefits

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Customer service, PAC administration, legislative research, written and oral communication, organizational, detail-oriented, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, flexible schedule, physical demands

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Apply online through ALPA's website

Qualification and Experience Two years of college, high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

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