Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler

smucker· Smucker Retail Foods, Inc.
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📍 Washington, DCFull time
Full timeHybridSmucker Retail Foods, Inc.

About this role

Your Opportunity as the Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler

Make a meaningful impact on our organization by supporting key leaders and their respective departments across a variety of projects and initiatives. Leverage your exceptional organizational skills to coordinate onsite meetings and virtual engagements, manage expense reports with attention to departmental budgets, and provide support in developing presentations, contracts, and other business materials.

Location: Washington, DC

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with a 30%-50% in-office expectation

In this role, you will:

  • Provide administrative, scheduling, logistical, and project support to the Government & Industry Relations team, including management of the annual events calendar.

  • Coordinate special event planning and logistics involving elected and industry representatives.

  • Draft Thank you/follow-up communications to congressional offices.

  • Coordinate company events, including planning, reserving space, ordering catering or branded goods, and distributing invitations.

  • Manage company philanthropic efforts, including coordination of Capitol Hill Product Donation Program.

  • Travel with team to offsite meetings and events in the greater Washington D.C. area to provide onsite administrative event support.

  • Organize personnel information (birthdays, work anniversaries, etc.) and acquire office equipment, computers, and supplies for new and current employees.

  • Serve as a "super-user" for various systems related to budget management, purchase requisitions, inventory management, and expense reporting.

  • Run monthly budget reports, enter data, and keep teams informed of changes and reporting updates.

  • Maintain electronic files in the department's SharePoint site, stay current on records management requirements, and communicate retention schedules to ensure proper file storage and organization.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

  • 3+ years of administrative experience supporting large teams and/or leadership teams

  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

  • Proven experience managing complex calendars and scheduling meetings, appointments, and events in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across a variety of channels, including Microsoft Teams, in-person meetings, email, presentations, meeting minutes, and correspondence

  • Experience handling confidential information with sound judgment and discretion

  • Willingness to travel up to 15% annually

Additional skills and experience that would make someone successful in this role:

  • Experience in Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) Reporting (LD-2/LD-203)

  • Experience in Political Action Committee Administrative Support/Check Requests

  • Experience tracking expenses and building reports in Excel

  • Experience creating and editing presentations in PowerPoint

  • Strong project management skills

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. 

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This Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler role at smucker is based in Washington, DC. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler role at smucker full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler role in the Smucker Retail Foods, Inc. department at smucker.
Which team or department does the Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler at smucker belong to?
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When was the Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler job at smucker posted?
This Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Scheduler position at smucker was posted on Sep 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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