Position Summary

Venn is seeking an intermediate-level Associate with familiarity and interest in critical infrastructure and energy policy and programs. The ideal candidate will possess 1-3 years of relevant experience to support our growing critical infrastructure practice group, specifically in the energy sector. A strong candidate will have a proven track record with energy-related federal policymaking, the political process, relevant trade associations, project management, and/or experience especially in one or more of the following issue areas: grid security, electric power, national defense, utility regulation and operations, supply chain, pipelines, energy generation, transmission, utility regulation, and advanced energy technologies.

About the Critical Infrastructure Practice Group

Venn Strategies’ Critical Infrastructure practice group creates and implements government and public affairs strategies to meet our clients’ diverse needs, including cultivating meaningful relationships with Congress, the White House, and Federal Departments and Agencies, providing regulatory analysis, developing policy recommendations, facilitating stakeholder partnerships, and building coalitions that amplify client voices.

The group covers several high profile and emerging policy issues, including physical and cyber security, technology innovation, manufacturing, trade, federal funding mechanisms, and infrastructure development across transportation, energy, environmental, and other technology and infrastructure sectors.

About Venn Strategies

Venn Strategies is a fast-paced, nationally recognized full-service government and public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. Our track record of success is a function of our broad array of working relationships, our strategic expertise and our impeccable bipartisan reputation across the policy and political spectrum.

We offer our clients a wide range of deliverables focused on advocacy, issue management, coalition management, grassroots engagement, alliance development and strategic advisory services. Specializing in matters of health care, tax, economic policy, financial services, trade and critical infrastructure, our firm strikes a critical balance providing the depth and breadth of a major political powerhouse, combined with the personal attention and engagement that only a principal-driven boutique can offer.

Experience

• 1-3 years of relevant policy experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Preferred or comparable experience

Responsibilities

• Support multiple client teams with complex and fast-moving projects and tasks.

• Research, analysis, and writing on client priorities to produce in-depth memos of relevant energy and electricity policy issues.

• Watch hearings and other key Congressional, Administration, and stakeholder meetings and prepare summaries relevant to client needs.

• Organize fly-in and fly-out events, including preparing background materials, managing attendees, and coordinating event logistics.

• Monitor key actions on the Hill and at relevant agencies (e.g., U.S. Department of Energy) that may affect client business

• Administer client team coordination, including tracking Hill, agency and other stakeholder outreach, preparing agendas and materials for regular client calls and communication, summarizing calls and identify action items, tracking progress and implementation of actions.

• Help clients in drafting, reviewing, and submitting comments and applications to federal funding opportunities and regulatory proceedings.

• Build positive working relationships with clients.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have 1-3 years of relevant experience to support growing critical infrastructure practice.

• Be enthusiastic and hardworking, capable of multi-tasking and working simultaneously on multiple projects.

• Must be able to function well on a team

• Knowledge of Congressional and regulatory processes and major policy initiatives in Congress and the executive branch

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Uphold a professional image with external and internal business contacts.

• Work ethically and with integrity, including maintaining client and firm confidentiality.

• Maintain the highest level of discretion with confidential and sensitive information.

• Effective problem-solving to resolve routine client questions and critical thinking skills to anticipate client needs.

• Ability to follow instructions, including a strong adherence to meet deadlines.

• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and complete work efficiently.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume with the application here. 

EEOC Statement

Venn’s employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law. Venn is an equal opportunity employer. If you require an alternative method of application or screening, please contact Human Resources.

Position Summary

Fast-paced, independent boutique lobbying and public affairs firm in Washington, DC seeks an Outreach Associate with 1-3 years of relevant experience to support growing national grassroots campaigns.  The candidate will assist with direct engagement of potential advocates for priority issues.  Candidate must possess excellent communication (written and oral) abilities, be comfortable and confident on the phone, function well on a team, capably multi-task, and must be client-oriented. Campaign, state, local or federal government experience a plus, must have demonstrable knowledge of campaigns, Congressional and regulatory processes, and major policy initiatives in Congress and the Executive Branch.  Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft Letters

• Maintain and organize database

• Sustain engagement with existing partners and cultivate new contacts

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume here. 

About Venn Strategies

Venn Strategies is a fast-paced, nationally recognized full-service government and public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. Our track record of success is a function of our broad array of working relationships, strategic expertise, and impeccable bipartisan reputation across the policy and political spectrum.

We offer our clients a wide range of deliverables focused on advocacy, issue management, coalition management, grassroots engagement, alliance development, and strategic advisory services. Specializing in matters of health care, tax, economic policy, financial services, trade, and critical infrastructure, our firm strikes a critical balance, providing the depth and breadth of a major political powerhouse, combined with the personal attention and engagement that only a principal-driven boutique can offer.

EEOC Statement

Venn’s employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law. Venn is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require an alternative method of application or screening, please contact Human Resources.

Position Summary

Venn Strategies is a fast-paced, nationally recognized full-service government and public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. Our track record of success is a function of our broad array of working relationships, our strategic expertise and our impeccable bipartisan reputation across the policy and political spectrum.

We offer our clients a wide range of deliverables focused on advocacy, issue management, coalition management, grassroots engagement, alliance development and strategic advisory services. Specializing in matters of health care, tax, economic policy, financial services, trade and critical infrastructure, our firm strikes a critical balance providing the depth and breadth of a major political powerhouse, combined with the personal attention and engagement that only a principal-driven boutique can offer.

Venn is looking for a full-time employee who has an interest in coordinating special events. This includes conferences and large-scale fly-ins (political events). Experience in coordinating corporate fly-ins, association annual meetings, etc. is a plus. We host a high number of events (internal and external), ranging from small receptions to large multi-day conferences, so multitasking, prioritizing and attention to detail are all must-have skills. The role assists with planning and coordinating advocacy-related programs and activities. The Programs & Events Associate will be responsible for providing the team with logistical and administrative support which includes onsite event support, scheduling and calendar management on a mass scale, vendor and/or event specific research, compiling programs, managing budgets, creating agendas, extensive follow-up and assisting with graphic design projects (a plus, not required). Other duties and assignments may be given as the person in this role grows professionally or as needed.

Requirements

– Bachelor’s degree

– Be enthusiastic and hardworking, capable of multitasking and working simultaneously on multiple projects.

– Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

– Uphold a professional image with external and internal business contacts.

– Effective problem-solving to resolve routine client questions and critical thinking skills to anticipate client needs.

– Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

– Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

– Strong interpersonal and communication skills

– Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

– Willingness to take direction and execute tasks with accuracy

Please submit your cover letter and resume here. 

EEOC Statement

Venn’s employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law. Venn is an equal opportunity employer. If you require an alternative method of application or screening, please contact Human Resources.

Position Summary

Venn is seeking a Vice President to join its health policy practice as a full-time lobbyist. Candidates must have 7+ years of experience as a congressional staffer or lobbyist with expertise in health care advocacy, including legislative or regulatory work.  Applicants should have an established track record of legislative or regulatory successes and have close working relationships with Congressional staff from both parties and staff in the Administration.

About Venn Strategies

Venn Strategies is a fast-paced, nationally recognized full-service government and public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. Our record of success reflects our broad working relationships, strategic expertise, and impeccable bipartisan reputation across the policy and political spectrum.

We offer our clients a range of services focused on advocacy, issue management, coalition management, grassroots engagement, alliance development, and strategic advisory services. Specializing in critical infrastructure, health care, tax, economic policy, financial services, and trade, Venn strikes a critical balance between providing the depth and breadth of a major political powerhouse and the personal attention and engagement that only a principal-driven boutique can offer.

Required Experience:

• Service on Capitol Hill or experience lobbying Congress

• Competency in one or more subject areas related to health policy

• Mapping and executing a strategy for achieving client/project goals

• Contributing to client and advocacy meetings confidently with desired outcomes

Responsibilities:

• Effectively engage with staff on the Hill and in the Administration to support client and firm goals

• Demonstrate the ability to independently generate clear federal advocacy deliverables.

• Anticipate client and project needs and engage internal and external assets to meet them.

• Effectively communicate complex political dynamics to clients verbally and in writing.

• Identify challenges to reach targeted objectives and proactively design a strategy/engage resources to seek alternative approaches.

• Show clear initiative in bringing policy ideas to the management team and clients to achieve client business goals.

• Demonstrate superlative analytical and communication skills, both written and oral.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (focus on public health or related discipline preferred)

• Be enthusiastic and hardworking, capable of multitasking and working simultaneously on multiple projects.

• Must be able to function well on a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Uphold a professional image with external and internal business contacts.

• Work ethically and with integrity, including maintaining client and firm confidentiality.

• Maintain the highest level of discretion with confidential and sensitive information.

• Effective problem-solving to resolve routine client questions and critical thinking skills to anticipate client needs.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume within the application here.

EEOC Statement

Venn’s employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law. Venn is an equal opportunity employer.

If you require an alternative method of application or screening, please contact Human Resources.