Nonprofit

Legislative Affairs Manager

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    August 8, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    USD $80,000 - $100,000 / year
    Title and salary are negotiable commensurate with experience
    Cause Areas:
    Energy, Policy, Environment & Sustainability

    Description

    Position Purpose & Responsibilities

    Working closely with the Director of Legislative Affairs, the Legislative Affairs Manager plays a crucial role advancing around-the-clock reliable, emissions-free electricity to power our nation’s economic prosperity. The person will advocate for the hydropower industry’s legislative priorities before Congress and state legislatures. This is an integral role that works to champion water power through advocacy, education, industry collaboration and to promote the development and utilization of new and existing water power sources.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Policy & Advocacy:

      • Collaborate with the Director of Legislative Affairs to execute NHA’s federal and state legislative agenda, including licensing and tax reform, and other policies to support the waterpower industry.
      • Assist with developing lobbying materials and coordinating Hill meetings and member engagement for NHA Advocacy Day.
      • Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with Congressional staff and policymakers.
      • Perform policy research and develop written content such as articles, issue alerts, fact sheets, and more.

    Communications & Events:

      • Serve as a subject matter expert and assist with planning and organizing NHA events, including Waterpower Week in Washington, Clean Currents, and regional meetings.
      • Draft written content to inform NHA membership and the broader waterpower community about relevant policy and industry developments.
      • Translate day-to-day legislative process insights from Capitol Hill into actionable intelligence for NHA members through software tools like CQ Roll Call Knowlegis and VoterVoice.

    Administrative & Organizational Support:

      • Support the operations of the Legislative Affairs Committee, helping coordinate meetings, agendas, and outreach.
      • Other duties as assigned.

    Education and Experience:

      • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
      • 3–5 years of professional experience.
      • Experience with energy, environment and/or tax policy preferred.
      • Relationships with Republican Congressional offices preferred.
      • Background in legislative affairs, Congressional offices, or trade associations strongly desired.

    Position Purpose & Responsibilities

    Working closely with the Director of Legislative Affairs, the Legislative Affairs Manager plays a crucial role advancing around-the-clock reliable, emissions-free electricity to power our nation’s economic prosperity. The person will advocate for the hydropower industry’s legislative priorities before Congress and state legislatures. This is an integral role that works to champion water power through advocacy, education, industry collaboration and to promote the development and utilization of new and existing water power sources.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Policy & Advocacy:

      • Collaborate with the Director of Legislative Affairs to execute NHA’s federal and state legislative agenda, including licensing and tax reform, and other policies to support the waterpower industry.
      • Assist with developing lobbying materials and coordinating Hill meetings and member engagement for…

    Benefits

    Medical, Dental and Vision

    Employer Contribution to 401k

    Generous PTO and Sick Leave

    Medical, Dental and Vision

    Employer Contribution to 401k

    Generous PTO and Sick Leave

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Associated Location
    Washington, DC, USA

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