Senior Administrative Assistant, Government Affairs

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the country’s greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed, and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.

Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to 2–3 Government Affairs Directors. This role requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem-solver with a strong sense of professionalism and the ability to identify and anticipate needs.

How You Will Contribute :
• Manage complex individual and team calendars, schedule internal and external meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for multiple Directors.
• Prepare and edit meeting agendas, correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Assist in planning and executing internal and external meetings, including logistics and materials.
• Track and follow up on action items, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of executives.
• Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical).
• Support expense reporting, budget tracking, and payment, contract, and invoice processes.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

• The role will be based in-person in the Capitol Hill Office

What You Will Bring :
•  Proven experience as an administrative assistant or executive assistant, preferably supporting multiple leaders.
• Proactively anticipates/Able to anticipate needs and challenges, taking initiative to address them before they arise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other productivity tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook (including expertise with Outlook’s calendar function), and PowerPoint. 
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

What We Offer :
• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace. 
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,400 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges. 
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents. 
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.