Full-Time

Government Relations Coordinator KAP

Institute for the American Worker

Posted on 5/7/2026

Stand Together

Stand Together

501-1,000 employees

Philanthropic network funding capacity-building for changemakers

No salary listed

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 1-4 years of professional experience (internships on Capitol Hill, in advocacy, policy, or nonprofit settings strongly preferred)
  • Exceptional organizational and project-management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and calendar management tools
Responsibilities
  • Schedule meetings for Government Relations team with Members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials, coalition partners, and external stakeholders
  • Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, briefing packets, and follow-up materials
  • Maintain detailed records of meetings, outreach, and stakeholder engagement
  • Draft follow-up communications and thank yous after meetings
  • Maintain and update legislative trackers, stakeholder databases, and congressional contact lists
  • Track congressional hearings, labor policy developments, committee activity, and relevant legislative calendars
  • Assist in drafting internal government relations reports and activity summaries
  • Support planning and execution of Capitol Hill briefings, Fellowship Fly-in, coalition meetings, roundtables, and policy events
  • Coordinate venue logistics, invitations, RSVPs, catering, materials, and on-site support
  • Assist with preparation of presentation materials and policy collateral for events
  • Assist with speaker coordination for I4AW’s Fellowship program
  • Coordinate with communications and policy teams to align messaging around advocacy priorities
  • Support organizational outreach tied to reports, policy releases, and regulatory/legislative initiatives
  • Assist with administrative and logistical support for Future of Work Fellows, policy experts, and external speakers participating in I4AW events
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with congressional procedures and legislative process
  • Prior experience scheduling for senior leaders or coordinating stakeholder meetings
  • Interest in labor policy, workforce policy, or free-market public policy advocacy
  • High Attention to Detail
  • Professionalism and Discretion
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Event Coordination & Logistics Management
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Interest in Public Policy and Government Affairs

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that backs changemakers tackling root causes of America’s problems. It offers funding to build capacity, access to a national network to scale efforts, and a practical playbook of proven methods to grow and sustain impact. Its partners span nonprofit, business, civil rights, arts, and grassroots leaders, reflecting a cross-sector approach to issues like economic opportunity, education, healthcare, and bridging partisan divides. The goal is to help partners implement scalable, evidence-based solutions that transform results across the country.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Health reforms in 26 states empower patients and cut provider red tape.
  • Education policies enable public funding for non-traditional school options.
  • Army of Normal Folks unites communities via six local service clubs.

What critics are saying

  • Koch Network ties alienate partners amid fossil fuel backlash.
  • Public schools resist AI mastery learning, delaying Khan ROI.
  • Tough-on-crime shifts cut criminal justice reform funding in 2025.

What makes Stand Together unique

  • Stand Together Trust commits $20M over five years to Khan Academy's AI mastery-based education.
  • Stand Together partners with VSee Health to launch Aimee telehealth service.
  • Stand Together Foundation selects 13 nonprofits for Catalyst Program in 2022.

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