BoatU.S. is an association of recreational boat owners with over 650,000 members. We are now searching for a Program Coordinator at our Government Affairs office in Annapolis, Maryland. This position will be responsible for supporting diverse efforts of a small Government Affairs team by researching and writing/summarizing new issues relating to boating policy issues on the federal, state and local levels, as well as delivering subsequent action plans. The Coordinator will work on member inquiries via phone, e-mail, and written correspondence. Other responsibilities include maintaining, updating and evolving Government Affairs web presence, emailing action alerts and monitoring message boards. In addition, the Coordinator will attend internal and external meetings to bolster relationships with other groups. Additional tasks will include general office support to the Government Affairs department, including filing, mailing, UPS, office supplies and meeting set up. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS from a four-year college or university and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must be an active and avid boater. Must have knowledge of the structure of federal and state governments with previous experience in politics, lobbying and the role of associations in policy making. Great customer service a must. Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point required. Must be reliable, self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently. Research experience with both phone and internet and work in government affairs desired. Knowledge of boating policy issues a plus. For more info on BoatU.S. visit: www.boatus.com Apply online at ww2.boatus.com/Employment Or submit your resume to: BoatU.S. 880 S. Pickett St. Alexandria, VA 22304 FAX: 703-461-4395 EMAIL: BoatUSHR@BoatUS.com No Relocation assistance will be provided BoatU.S. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Location: Annapolis, MD Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc