Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience; college degree required.
• Must have a working knowledge of legislative and regulatory proceedings and understanding of public policy procedures.  Experience working as a staff member for congress or the executive branch required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to prioritize work on a daily basis with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gather information and report on legislative and regulatory issues.  Communicate with Federal Relations department staff and other API staff members on significant developments affecting areas of assigned responsibility.
• Develop congressional and executive branch contacts for advocating the industry’s position on legislative and regulatory initiatives. 
• Attend congressional and executive branch meetings to represent API on issues of importance to the industry.  Prepare written reports on salient issues.
• Special projects as directed.