Top 26 Political science Jobs in Richmond, Va

Government Affairs & Policy Operations Coordinator
Medical Society of Virginia —Henrico, VA
- $55,000 - $63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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14d
Legal Assistant/Office Manager
University of Richmond —Richmond, VA
- $58,011 - $86,299 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
2d
Environment Virginia Campaign Associate
Environment America —Richmond, VA
- $38,250 - $39,500 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Political Science Adjunct Instructors
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College —Henrico County, VA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Insurance Policy Analyst (2 positions)
State Corporation Commission —Richmond, VA
- $60,500 - $110,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
Government Relations Assistant
Virginia Union University —Richmond, VA
- Databases
- Administrative experience
- University
Program Analyst I
Virginia Birth Injury Fund —North Chesterfield, VA
- $58,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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Policy Analyst - Health
Office of the Governor —Richmond, VA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
23h
Policy Analyst - Public Safety
Office of the Governor —Richmond, VA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
23h
Associate Director, Research and Strategic Advisory Services (Academic Strategy)
EAB —Richmond, VA
- $70,500 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
7d
Executive Director of Government Relations
Dept of Ed Central Operations —Richmond, VA
- $130,000 - $158,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Criminal background check
4d
Investigator, Regulated Products Enforcement Unit
Attorney General & Dept of Law —Richmond, VA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
1d
Policy Director
REPRO Rising Virginia —Richmond, VA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Public Affairs Manager
Alfa Laval —Richmond, VA
- $108,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Director, Michelle and David Baldacci Initiative on Civil Discourse #00004
The Library of Virginia —Richmond, VA
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Criminal background check
- US work authorization
Political Science Teacher - Dual Enrollment
CodeRVA Regional High School —Richmond, VA
- $3,300 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- High school
- Mid-level
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2d
Associate Principal, Public Affairs
Royal Caribbean Group —Richmond, VA
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
Virginia State Policy Advocate
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice —Richmond, VA
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Email
- Spanish
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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9d
Virginia Management Fellows Program Manager
Virginia Tech —Richmond, VA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
Assistant Director of Community & Legislative Affairs: Central Administration - #01672
Dept of Corr - Central Admin —Richmond, VA
- $85,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Office
23h

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Government Affairs & Policy Operations Coordinator

Medical Society of Virginia -
Henrico, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $63,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Executive administrative support
Customer inquiry handling
Bachelor's degree
Office experience

Full Job Description

Overview

The Government Affairs & Policy Operations Coordinator provides operational, project, and administrative support for government affairs, advocacy, public policy, and political action initiatives. This role coordinates meetings, legislative activities, communications, events, databases, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring projects are executed efficiently throughout the year.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, particularly during legislative sessions.

Duties

Coordinate projects, timelines, meetings, and administrative activities supporting government affairs, advocacy, policy, and political action initiatives.
Manage calendars, meeting logistics, agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up action items for internal and external meetings.
Coordinate events, advocacy events, fundraisers, and stakeholder meetings, including registration, vendor coordination, logistics, and participant communications.
Maintain departmental databases, records, legislative contacts, contribution records, and other operational information while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Serve as a primary point of contact for routine inquiries, coordinating responses and directing requests as appropriate.
Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, member communications, and other supporting materials.
Assist with required compliance filings, registrations, and administrative reporting.
Support legislative and regulatory activities by maintaining legislative tracking systems, monitoring committee agendas, and coordinating schedules and priorities during the Virginia General Assembly session.
Coordinate member nominations and appointments to external boards, commissions, advisory groups, and other leadership opportunities, including recruitment, appointment materials, and recordkeeping.
Prepare and distribute executive, member, and advocacy communications, including legislative updates, presentations, correspondence, and briefing materials.
Coordinate physician engagement in advocacy initiatives, including legislative meetings, testimony, workgroups, and other member engagement activities
Identify opportunities to improve processes, organization, and operational efficiency.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three or more years of experience in project coordination, administrative operations, government affairs, nonprofit organizations, public policy, or a related field preferred.
Experience supporting executive leadership, boards, committees, or legislative activities is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Henrico, VA 23294

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political science jobs in richmond, va

Government Affairs & Policy Operations Coordinator

Legal Assistant/Office Manager

Environment Virginia Campaign Associate

Political Science Adjunct Instructors

Insurance Policy Analyst (2 positions)

Government Relations Assistant

Program Analyst I

Policy Analyst - Health

Policy Analyst - Public Safety

Associate Director, Research and Strategic Advisory Services (Academic Strategy)

Executive Director of Government Relations

Investigator, Regulated Products Enforcement Unit

Policy Director

Public Affairs Manager

Director, Michelle and David Baldacci Initiative on Civil Discourse #00004

Political Science Teacher - Dual Enrollment

Associate Principal, Public Affairs

Virginia State Policy Advocate

Virginia Management Fellows Program Manager

Assistant Director of Community & Legislative Affairs: Central Administration - #01672

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