CORP AFFAIRS/GOVERNMENT RELATIONS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide high-level administrative and operational support for Kroger's Washington, D.C. Government Relations Office within the Communications & Public Affairs department. Serve as the central point of contact for the D.C. team, coordinating office logistics, scheduling, travel, and events while ensuring smooth daily operations. Support senior leaders, visiting executives, and the broader Communications & Public Affairs team in executing advocacy, policy, and stakeholder engagement priorities. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily office operations for the D.C. Government Relations team and coordinate building and facility needs with property management, IT, and security vendors.
• Provide executive-level administrative support to the leader of Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs and team and assist with tracking and reporting on department deliverables, including legislative meetings, stakeholder engagement, and community events.
• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and guests, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment that reflects the company's brand and values.
• Manage and track office budget, invoices, and expense reporting in coordination with Communications & Public Affairs finance partners.
• Plan, coordinate and provide on-site logistical support for internal and external meetings, store tours and fly-ins, Capitol Hill events, policy roundtables and events involving Members of Congress, government officials or industry partners.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation for new associates, contractors, and visiting executives in the D.C. office.
• Support government relations team internal and external communications, including meeting materials, briefing documents, correspondence, and document preparation.
• Maintain contact lists for congressional offices, trade associations, and policy partners.
• Coordinate shipments, deliveries, and office product displays, ensuring smooth logistics for events and tours.
• Partner with Communications & Public Affairs leaders at the Store Support Center in Cincinnati, OH and with Division offices on calendar alignment, team meetings, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Prepare and distribute KrogerPAC materials and information at Kroger-hosted events, briefings, and associate engagement activities.
• Support document archiving, compliance filings, and recordkeeping for LD-2/LD-203 lobbying disclosures and other administrative requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and communications within the Government Relations function.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• 2+ years of administrative or office management experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Teams
• Professional demeanor and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage logistics and follow-through

• Experience supporting senior leaders or executives
• Familiarity with government, legislative, or political environments
• Event planning or hospitality coordination experience
• Budget tracking or procurement experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience