INTRODUCTION
About FGS Global -
FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy, with over 1200 multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business, and cultural centers. The firm is an acknowledged leader in crisis, corporate reputation, public affairs and capital markets, M&A advisory and boardroom communication counsel. FGS Global supports its clients in addressing a myriad of stakeholder concerns by leveraging its research and insights, media placement, content, digital, and data capabilities. The company was created in December 2021 by combining Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, The Glover Park Group, and Sard Verbinnen & Co. FGS Global serves its client base from 27 cities worldwide, including U.S. Offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, South Florida, and Houston.
FGS Global, a leading strategic communications and government relations consulting firm, is seeking a sharp and energetic junior government relations professional to join the firms Food & Agriculture practice. This is a great position for a proactive self-starter interested in government relations, supporting a growing team working at the forefront of food, agriculture, climate, nutrition and more. This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office and follows a hybrid schedule with an expectation of at least three days per week in the office.
**RESPONSIBILITIES
**Administrative support for Partners in Government Affairs Food & Ag Team, including:
Manage schedules
Prepare expense reports
Submit billable hours
Handle travel
Coordinate internal and external meeting scheduling
Prep for meetings/pitches
Serve as point person for the Partners and filter internal and external requests appropriately
Support general client work and new business efforts, including:
Basic writing and research tasks (including emails, meeting agendas, messaging documents, press materials, client documents, etc.)
Develop clips for various clients based on specific interests
Assist in drafting front and back end of FGS proposals and decks
Research for background documents, etc.
Draft memos and letters for clients
Take notes at client-related meetings/calls
Cover hearings and complete write ups
Monitoring Congressional activity on issues of importance to clients
Proactively identifying and addressing any immediate concerns or obstacles to ensure workflow moves smoothly
Managing sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
Responding to requests outside of regular business hours as needed
ATTRIBUTES
Bachelor's degree in a related field, plus relevant internship experience
Interest in food and agriculture
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Creative thinker excited to join a collaborative group of smart, passionate and highly motivated people
Strong writing and research skills
Familiarity with social media platforms
Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint
Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects at once with little direction
Strong propensity to think multiple steps ahead and anticipate needs, challenges, and questions
Genuine interest in policy and politics generally
Ability to act proactively and take initiative to address client and team needs.
Ability to exercise intense discretion and confidentiality in a professional manner
Ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines and apply appropriate judgment; enjoys a challenge
#MI
District of Columbia Salary Range
$60,000—$60,000 USD
We offer medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and AD&D plans, 401(k) with company matching contribution, technology reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, and paid time off to eligible full-time employees.
FGS Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to United States federal law requirements, FGS Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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