Government Relations Secretary

                                               

Secretary

Silver Spring, MD

 

National Nurses United (NNU), the nation’s largest nurses’ union, seeks an experienced Secretary to work in the union’s federal Government Relations department.

 

NNU leads the registered nurse movement to transform the market-driven health care industry in the United States into a health care system driven by patient needs. NNU has negotiated the best registered nurse collective bargaining contracts in the nation and provides critical leadership in the labor and social justice movements on multiple issues including Medicare for All, health and safety protections for health care workers, environmental justice and climate change, and labor law reform.

 

Under the direction of the National Political Government Relations Director, the Secretary will provide crucial research, political, legislative, and administrative assistance. They will support the work of the Legislative and Political teams as well as support staff in a broad range of programmatic objectives to build and strengthen our union’s legislative, political, and electoral infrastructure in our hospital facilities and our communities. They will also support staff who engage in the international work of the union to build global union nurse solidarity. 

 

Working closely with the Legislative and Political staff, the Secretary will be charged with managing multiple priorities, developing written products for the Web and use in Hill visits, conducting research into pressing public policy areas, setting up Hill meetings and reports, and other support-related tasks as needed. This person may also attend relevant meetings, events and Hill briefings as needed, and would assist the Political Director in mailing, collecting, and organizing campaign questionnaires and related materials during the busy election season.

 

Qualified candidates must have experience working as support staff in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The position requires excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills, strong attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and logistical experience in event development and execution. Qualified candidates must also possess self-initiative/motivation and be able to perform administrative duties under pressure. This individual must be a self-starter with an interest in politics and a keen eye for opportunity. Excellent writing and research skills, both online and off, knowledge of organizing principles and social movements, and sound political judgment are also required.

 

Additional required skills include word processing, data entry, basic accounting administrative support, operation of office equipment, general administrative support, and special projects as assigned. Proficiency in both Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Documents is required. Three to five years working as a secretary or with office management experience is preferred.

 

This position often requires an intense schedule and the ability to deal with a wide range of personalities and demands under pressure. The ideal candidate will have some experience supporting legislative and/or political work, advocacy, or political campaign experience, or have worked as a student leader or organizer for a cause. Spanish-language fluency is a plus. Applicants must be able to work successfully on their own and as part of a team.

 

Salary and Benefits: Competitive annual salary depending on experience $71,076 to $122,424 and outstanding benefits offered, including comprehensive family health & dental plan, and generous pension. 

 

To apply, fill out the online application, and submit a resume and cover letter. No phone calls.

 NNU’s Washington office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland near the Metro station.

 

CNA/NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity, and considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions.

 

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.