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Job Title: Legislative Assistant

Company Name: National Wildlife Federation

Location: Washington, DC

Profession: Administrative Support

Job Description:

Legislative Assistant - Conservation Programs

Washington, DC


Description:	The Legislative Assistant is an integral part of the DC office providing administrative support and assisting with the Legistlative and Conservation agenda of the organization. This position provides administrative support for the Sr. Vice President for Conservation programs, the Sr. Director of Congressional and Federal Affairs, and the Manager of Operations & Administration.

Position Type:	Full-Time

Department:	Conservation Programs

Salary Range:	Based on Qualifications

Education:	College (BS/BA) Degree Required. 2 years professional experience preferably working on political or legislative campaigns.

Required Skills:	Ability to work in a fast-paced office and ignore on-going distractions. Reliability. Strong organizational skills. Excellent writing skills. High standards and ability to follow directions with attention to detail and constant follow-through of tasks a must. Common sense. Ability to work independently and take initiative, with minimal supervision. Responsibility. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities. Work product neatness. Computer skills (Windows/MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint) including comfort in learning new skills, accurate typing to manage database, mail merge, word processing, on-line fax systems and Internet/Web. Must be especially adept at research through use of internet and other means. Graphic design and page layout skills a plus.

Benefits:	NWF offers an excellent benefits package. NWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Cover Letter and Resume are required.

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