Legislative Associate

The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Legislative Associate to support our federal advocacy and legislative tracking efforts. The position offers a clear pathway to grow into a registered federal lobbyist as responsibilities increase over time. Candidates with an interest in policy development related to energy, transportation, or supply chain issues are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze federal legislation affecting the EV supply chain, including authorizing bills, appropriations bills, amendments, and report language.
• Maintain calendars and internal trackers for congressional calendars, deadlines, markups, floor activity, and relevant agency milestones.
• Attend and monitor committee hearings, markups, briefings, and other Hill events; prepare clear and concise summaries for internal distribution.
• Support the development of advocacy materials, including vote recs, one-pagers, and coalition letters.
• Assist with research needs in coordination with ZETA’s Research Director.
• Support the Federal Affairs Director with congressional outreach, scheduling, meeting preparation, and Hill event coordination.
• Work closely with the federal affairs team to support broader lobbying and advocacy initiatives.

Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience (prior Capitol Hill experience, strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the federal legislative process and congressional committees.
• Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in transportation, clean energy, and federal advocacy.
• Must be located in Washington, DC or willing to relocate prior to start date.

Salary: $80,000/year

Tagged as: Government Affairs/Legislative/Policy