Description
JOA # 26-07
DATE: 06/24/2026
TITLE: Coordinator, Global Government Affairs
GRADE: EXEMPT
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Global Government Affairs
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs
POSITION SUMMARY:
This key position in the Global Government Affairs department provides administrative support and legislative staff support for the Senior Vice President and other members of the Global Government Affairs staff. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in an energetic, fast-paced environment, can juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and works well under the pressure of short deadlines. The assistant will help to maintain staff schedules; draft and engage in direct communication with congressional offices, member airlines and other key contacts; plan and execute various events, including congressional receptions, political fundraisers and legislative luncheons; and handle standard office functions, such as expense reports, processing invoices and arranging travel.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Vice President by maintaining his schedule and the departmental schedule in Outlook, travel support, maintaining up-to-date contacts, etc.
- Coordinate meetings for the Government Affairs Council (GAC) and the State and Local Affairs Council (SLAC). Plan and coordinate multiple department events such as Capitol Hill receptions and fundraising events for Airline for America s political action committee.
- Develop knowledge of congressional members and other public officials, key congressional staff and the association s member carriers and issues.
- Create and disseminate mass emails and other communications, often on tight deadlines. Must maintain up-to-date contact databases and proficient knowledge in interfacing with the relevant databases and subscription services.
- Maintain the government affairs section of the A4A website (www.airlines.org) with current issue briefs, letters, testimony and congressional events and the GAC section of the membership s website.
- Enter and record staff expense reports, travel authorizations and process departmental invoices among other clerical responsibilities.
- Additional other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must.
- Knowledge of Capitol Hill required. Experience in a congressional office is strongly preferred.
- Writing and proofreading skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills; team player.
- Resourceful, flexible and confident, with strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work proactively and independently, with minimum supervision.
- Outstanding knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook. Ability to learn other software programs.
- Standard hours but must be available to work additional hours as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
If approved by the department supervisor, A4A employees have the option to work from home on Fridays. All employees are expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. Typically, new hires are brought into the organization at a salary between the minimum and midpoint for the role, depending on experience, qualifications and internal equity.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
Choice of medical plans plus free life, dental and vision coverage. 401(k) with matching contributions, airline travel privileges, a tuition reimbursement plan and 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected], attention JOA# 26-07.
Equal Employment Opportunity
