Position Announcement
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Washington, DC
About the Position: The Corps Network (TCN) is hiring a Government Relations Assistant to
work with the Director of Government Relations to develop and implement TCN’s policy and
advocacy agenda, and promote its Member-Corps to Congress and the Federal Government. The
Government Relations Assistant will also help maintain existing relationships with Congress, the
Federal Government, and numerous issue-based coalitions and work to expand strategic
partnerships and initiatives to advance TCN priorities.
The Government Relations Assistant will be expected to engage in a diverse range of activities
including government relations and communications, research, association membership outreach,
grant development, and event/conference planning. Knowledge of Congress and the Federal
Government are essential, and a familiarity with policy issues around education, national service,
and workforce development is important as well as interest in energy, environment, disaster
response, justice, and transportation. Previous service and/or national service experience is a plus
as well as strong writing skills.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
 Tracking and analyzing Congressional legislation, committee hearings, and mark-ups of
interest to TCN.
 Identifying pertinent policy issues, initiatives, programs and staff at federal agencies,
departments, and the White House.
 Researching federal laws, policy positions, regulations, and Members of Congress.
 Attending meetings, events, and briefings in Congress and the Federal Government, as
needed.
 Supporting outreach and advocacy strategies of the government relations department and
helping improve communication between members and TCN.
 Researching, liaising, and attending partner-organization/coalition events or meetings.
 Developing materials, reports, and documents for government relations meetings,
advocacy strategies, and communications projects.
 Researching and writing on government relations issues, news, and activities.
 Helping operate various internal government relations working groups and coalitions.
 Working with other TCN Departments on the intersection of government relations and
other priorities.
 Coordinating and helping to develop The Corps Network’s annual National Conference.
 Identifying member-needs and researching federal and foundation resources and/or
grants.
Qualifications & Skills:
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Bachelor’s Degree required.
A strong interest in Federal and Congressional government relations and knowledge of
Congress and the Federal Government.
Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with education, national service, and workforce development policy issues
and an interest in other policy issues such as energy, environment, disaster response,
justice, transportation, and youth development.
Enthusiasm, positive attitude, and a sense of humor.
Previous service and/or national service experience a plus.
Ability to “take the initiative,” work independently, and articulate challenges,
opportunities, and questions as they arise.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and be flexible to shift focus and priorities as
needed.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume in electronic format to jobs@corpsnetwork.org.
About The Corps Network: The Corps Network provides critical leadership to the Corps
movement and to our nation’s Service and Conservation Corps as they harness the power of
youth and young adults to tackle some of America’s greatest challenges and transform their own
lives.
The Corps Network's 100+ members operate in all states and the District of Columbia. Each year
they collectively enroll approximately 23,000 Corpsmembers from ages 16-25, and older
veterans. Corps are comprehensive youth development programs that provide their participants
with job training, academic programming, leadership skills, and additional support through a
strategy of service that improves communities and the environment. Corps are direct descendants
of the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which mobilized about three million
young men who dramatically improved the nation's public lands and infrastructure.
In addition to supporting youth development, Corps provide a wealth of conservation,
infrastructure improvement, and human service projects identified by communities as important.
More specifically, some Corps improve and preserve our public lands and national parks. Others
provide critical energy conservation services, including weatherization. Some Corps restore
natural habitats and create urban parks and gardens. Still others provide disaster preparation and
recovery. Corps also raise the quality of life in low-income communities by renovating
deteriorating housing and providing support to in-school and after school education programs.