Government Relations Specialist

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Position Purpose
The Specialist will facilitate operations of The Home Depot's Washington DC office, which entails providing primary support to assigned VP and working collaboratively with the Government Relations and External Communications teams to support various projects. The role will handle building management and event logistics, oversee external partnerships and internship programs, political compliance, executive visits, presentation support and other duties as needed. Ideal candidates have a strong customer service and teamwork mindset, creative problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask.

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Government Relations Specialist
Position Purpose
The Specialist will facilitate operations of The Home Depot's Washington DC office, which entails providing primary support to assigned VP and working collaboratively with the Government Relations and External Communications teams to support various projects. The role will handle building management and event logistics, oversee external partnerships and internship programs, political compliance, executive visits, presentation support and other duties as needed. Ideal candidates have a strong customer service and teamwork mindset, creative problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask.
Key Responsibilities
35% Administrative:

• Identifies needs and initiates projects independently
• Sets priorities and procedures for accomplishing work, delegating responsibility as needed
• Acts as gatekeeper for VP with regard to scheduling, visitors, and correspondence; maintains confidentiality
• May supervise a single or group of non-exempt support secretary staff interns, including hiring, training, and performance appraisal
• Reviews and questions where necessary expense reports of VP's direct reports
• Makes complex domestic or international travel arrangements
• Operates a variety of office equipment
• Progressively uses the features of one or more standard business software packages
• Assists VP with special projects as needed
• Compile/edit department submission for the Weekly Report of the General Counsel
• Draft fundraising invites/thank you letters from ELT
• Collaborate on social media campaigns
• Create/compile/edit presentations
• Plan/track budget spending
• Maintain department finance records (e.g. contacts, invoices, receipts, etc.)
• Submit budget items for