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Join to apply for the Government Relations Specialist role at The Home Depot Join to apply for the Government Relations Specialist role at The Home Depot Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Position Purpose The Specialist will facilitate operations of The Home Depot's Washington DC office, which entails providing primary support to assigned VP and working collaboratively with the Government Relations and External Communications teams to support various projects. The role will handle building management and event logistics, oversee external partnerships and internship programs, political compliance, executive visits, presentation support and other duties as needed. Ideal candidates have a strong customer service and teamwork mindset, creative problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask. Req155278 Government Relations Specialist Position Purpose The Specialist will facilitate operations of The Home Depot's Washington DC office, which entails providing primary support to assigned VP and working collaboratively with the Government Relations and External Communications teams to support various projects. The role will handle building management and event logistics, oversee external partnerships and internship programs, political compliance, executive visits, presentation support and other duties as needed. Ideal candidates have a strong customer service and teamwork mindset, creative problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask. Key Responsibilities 35% Administrative: Identifies needs and initiates projects independently Sets priorities and procedures for accomplishing work, delegating responsibility as needed Acts as gatekeeper for VP with regard to scheduling, visitors, and correspondence; maintains confidentiality May supervise a single or group of non-exempt support secretary staff interns, including hiring, training, and performance appraisal Reviews and questions where necessary expense reports of VP's direct reports Makes complex domestic or international travel arrangements Operates a variety of office equipment Progressively uses the features of one or more standard business software packages Assists VP with special projects as needed Compile/edit department submission for the Weekly Report of the General Counsel Draft fundraising invites/thank you letters from ELT Collaborate on social media campaigns Create/compile/edit presentations Plan/track budget spending Maintain department finance records (e.g. contacts, invoices, receipts, etc.) Submit budget items for payment 25% Policy and Research: Conduct research on issues relevant to the company's business Work with team to establish policy positions Write/maintain one-pagers and white papers Attend coalition meetings Follow Congressional hearings/track legislation Assess company ROI on GR-driven policy initiatives 20% Events Planning and External Relation: Maintain external partnership and sponsorships Request/approve THD sponsorship ads/write program copy Logistics coordination for executive visits/trips (e.g. Ford's Annual Gala, Store Managers Meeting) Provide guidance to interns on the following: Plan/coordinate receptions/dinners/fly-ins/meetings Schedule PAC Member DC tours/events 20% Internship Program: Write/post internship requisitions Schedule/conduct intern interviews Conduct intern on-boarding Approve intern timesheets and expenses Task interns with duties as appropriate Direct Manager/Direct Reports This position reports to the VP, Government Relations. This position has 0 direct reports. Travel Requirements Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal direction Minimum Education The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education No additional education Minimum Years Of Work Experience 3 Preferred Years Of Work Experience No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience None Preferred Leadership Experience None Certifications None Competencies Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Consumer Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Home Depot by 2x Get notified about new Government Relations Specialist jobs in Washington, DC . 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