Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with an association, a congressional office, or federal agency is preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Understanding of legislative, congressional, and regulatory processes and procedures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Experience with digital platforms to create infographics/charts such as InDesign is preferred.
• Familiarity with, and ability to retrieve and summarize relevant information from large national databases and agencies such as NCES, NSF, BLS, and GAO.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Is highly analytical and able to perceive a policy issue from the lens of multiple stakeholders.
• Has excellent customer service skills and is responsive to CGS’s membership and staff.
• Demonstrates ability to complete projects with a strong sense of time-management and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to multi-task and is flexible when department priorities shift.
• Operates well in a team-based setting and promotes a collaborative environment.
• Displays strong self-initiative and collaborates with the Vice President to advance existing projects and establish new ones.

For full consideration, you should submit a resume or CV complete with writing sample: to linouye@cgs.nche.edu Resumes or CV’s will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled by a qualified applicant. Selected applicants will be invited to the next phase of the screening, which will be a telephone interview format.

Informational Interviews: For questions about the position, you may request an informational interview with the Vice President, Public Policy and Government Affairs via email at linouye@cgs.nche.edu. In requesting informational interviews, please DO NOT send your CV or any other application materials.

CGS offers competitive compensation based on relevant experience and educational background. An excellent fringe benefits package is provided to all successful applicants. At present, no opportunities exist for remote work or flexible hours due to the size of the organization. CGS strives for and highly values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

EOE / AA. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.