Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

Public Finance Advocacy Fellowship

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year

About the role

  • Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the FLC team.
  • Proactively manage calendars, understanding priorities and adjusting for conflicts to ensure logistics run smoothly.
  • Participate actively in all FLC team meetings, staying up-to-date on projects and activities.
  • Maintain GFOA current committee member demographics and contact information.
  • Field inquiries and requests directed to the FLC team, prioritizing and responding promptly as appropriate.
  • Support planning and logistics for on-site events in the FLC office, as well as virtual and large-scale events.
  • Contribute writing to GFOA’s weekly e-newsletter and Government Finance Review magazine.
  • Conduct research on legislative and regulatory issues affecting government finance.
  • Assist in drafting communication materials, including letters, briefs, and reports.
  • Assist with outreach activities to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience and/or specific academic interest in advocacy and/or public finance
  • Candidates must live in the DMV
  • Applicants must be authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Intermediate competency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 and Teams is desired, but not required.
  • Demonstrated interest in government finance and public policy.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • retirement savings
  • professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft 365Microsoft Teams
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborative workability to manage multiple tasksability to meet deadlinesadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree