Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Position:

Within NACo’s County Practices and Innovations department, the program associate role is a project support position focused on contributing to the timely execution of project-based deliverables, such as coordinating logistics for small group events and supporting the dissemination of communications materials.

The position is dependent on the availability of project-based outside funding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively support multiple projects in the Environment and Land Use portfolio, including but not limited to renewable energy, effective land use, disaster resilience, military readiness, offshore wind supply chain, plastic waste management and road and bridges maintenance
• Actively support the Environment and Land Use portfolio and team
• Actively support the development of written materials, conference calls, national webinars, small group convenings and national conferences
• Assist in the development of focus group and listening session materials and support logistics and run-of-show for these events
• Take notes during events and synthesize proceedings and key takeaways
• Assist in drafting, formatting and posting program resources including webinars, toolkits, news articles and case studies for national dissemination through NACo’s website
• Creation and maintenance of contact lists, response to invitations, meeting logistics and transcribed verbal conversations for online posting and disseminating materials for in-person and virtual events and announcements
• Assist in developing quality information and guidance to county government officials on emerging issues relevant to county needs and interests
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Program Director and County Practices and Innovations department leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, concentrations in environmental sciences or public policy a plus
• Internship experience and/or up to 2 years’ full-time experience in relevant field, such as public policy, communications, government, nonprofit sector, associations; coursework or demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in local government is a plus
• Interest in key areas of community resilience and sustainability, such as rural development, disaster readiness, renewable energy or scientific communication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including virtual and in-person facilitation and outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects without compromising quality or timely delivery; strong project management skills preferred

• Ability to work well in a political environment while maintaining a non-partisan perspective
• Commitment and passion for mission-driven work to advance county priorities and push towards sustainability and disaster preparedness
• Brings collaboration, innovative ideas and creativity to the position and work products; works well under pressure and as part of a team and with external partners

Location and Travel:

• Individuals must be located in Washington DC, or surrounding area, with an available hybrid schedule (minimum requirement to be in office 2 days a week)
• Opportunities for travel to conferences, meetings and partner engagements

Salary :

• Starting Base salary $60,000 annually

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