Congressional Relations Associate

Job overview

The Congressional Relations Associate role is hybrid in the DC Metro Area, with travel up to 25% for meetings and conferences. Salary is $85,000–$95,000 per year. AIHEC advances American Indian and Alaska Native higher education and serves Tribal Colleges and Universities through advocacy, research, member services, and programs. The associate supports congressional affairs by building relationships, coordinating outreach and meetings, monitoring legislation, and preparing briefing materials. The role helps advance AIHEC priorities and maintain a visible, trusted presence on Capitol Hill.

What you'll do

• Build bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, staff, and committees
• conduct outreach and serve as a day-to-day congressional contact
• coordinate meetings, briefings, office visits, and events
• monitor legislation, appropriations, hearings, and floor action
• prepare summaries, memoranda, talking points, and background materials
• track requests and action items
• support Tribal College presidents and the annual Legislative Summit.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

congressional relations associate

aihec

hybrid

dc metro area

$85k–$95k/year

government relations

legislative affairs

appropriations

tribal colleges and universities

capitol hill

travel up to 25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with 6% employer match subject to eligibility
• holidays and paid time off.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of relevant professional experience; travel up to 25% is stated.

About the employer

American Indian Higher Education Consortium AIHEC is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.