Summary Description of This Position’s Work and Contributions to The Chamber’s Success:

The Policy Assistant (PA) for the Public Policy Department is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the Vice President of Public Policy & Education/Workforce Development

 Essential Duties:

• Assist the Vice President and provide general assistance to the Departments with administrative duties.
• Staff monthly Council and Committee meetings (virtual and in-person) of membership and maintain rosters and distribution lists.
• Monitor actions of public agencies
• Manage calendars/schedules;
• Coordinate meeting & event arrangements; help create meeting materials and develop content
• Represent the departments as needed at various meetings or events, as assigned.
• Help build and maintain website and social media presence for the departments, in coordination with Communications team
• Help manage department newsletters to membership
• Serve as liaison to Special Events team on Chamber events

Education Required:

Minimum:

• Associate degree, required. Bachelor degree, preferred.
• Please provide a short writing sample of no more than 2 pages.

Previous Experience Requirements:

• Ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of administrative experience. Experience with a membership organization, preferred.

Qualifications:

• Initiative, organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Be a problem solver with a customer service approach
• Experience working with diverse group of partners, donors and volunteers
• Maintain a professional demeanor, be discreet, and exercise good judgement
• Ability to explain information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to research on the Internet
• General office experience in an administrative capacity, including strong verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, spelling, grammar and math
• Experience using standard office equipment.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal government
• Knowledge of local elected officials
• Awareness of substantial local businesses and news items
• Experience working with a CRM is a plus
• Experience with virtual conference/meeting platforms such as Whova is a plus
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Experience working with elected officials is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have flexibility for occasionally attending meetings or events or responding to communications outside of normal business hours.
• Occasional standing and lifting of at least 20 pounds