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Reimagine What’s Possible
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legislative Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide critical support to our Federal Relations team members while tracking legislative developments and ensuring effective communication with key stakeholders. If you are passionate about public policy, have a strong understanding of the legislative process, and excel in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to bring your skills to our team.
This position is residence based in the Washington, DC area.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
- 401k with 100% vested company core and match
- Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
- Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents)
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
- Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Many more supplemental benefits available
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Experience with SAP and Workday a plus, including ability to extract data, compile reports, and publish monthly metrics.
- Demonstrated organizational, time management, and people skills.
- Leadership mindset with the ability to achieve results.
- Respects and values others; values diversity of personal make-up and thought process.
- Takes initiative in learning and implementing new methods, concepts, or technologies.
- Ability to travel to our headquarters in Allentown, PA.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts thorough research on legislative issues, bills, and policy proposals.
- Monitors and tracks the progress of legislation, committee hearings, and other legislative activities, providing updates, summaries, and detailed memos.
- Assists in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and initiatives to support the legislative policy goals and objectives.
- Performs administrative tasks and schedules and coordinates meetings, events & fundraisers. Planning and organization of various events such as lunches/dinners/special events
- Attends congressional hearings and memorialize in writing the issues covered.
- Drafts communication including memos, letters, and emails.
- Travel planning support for the team, including visa application for foreign travel.
- Working knowledge of coordinating information with Websites, SharePoint, and other electronic media repositories.
- Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs; adheres to company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
- 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in government relations, public policy, legislative affairs, or a similar role required.
- Bachelor’s degree in politic science, public policy, communication, or a related field a plus.
- Strong research and analytic abilities.
- Understanding of the federal legislative process a must.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint & Publisher).
Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
