JOB: Political Assistant, NextGen Climate, San Francisco
Ellen White
SUMMARY:
The Political Team at NextGen Climate is currently seeking a Political Assistant to work with the team to streamline communication across the organization, ensure programs are being executed and analyzed effectively, and assist with administrative priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Support
- Schedule appointments, meetings, travel, and event planning for the political team
- Proactively and independently handle day-to-day operational matters such as preparing meeting materials and presentations
- Manage external inquiries with timely follow up and direct calls/emails to relevant staff members
- Manage contacts and other databases
- Maintain up-to-date expense reporting
- Other relevant administrative tasks as needed
Communications
- Conduct necessary research and vet requests for the political team
- Draft emails to external stakeholders on behalf of the political team
- Assist in writing and pulling together relevant documents for briefings and internal and external memos
Project Management
- Assist the team in managing and tracking of outcomes and key metrics
- Attend meetings, as needed, take notes, and track action items
- Create relevant tools to assist with streamlining processes and procedures
- Ability to juggle multiple projects effectively while prioritizing deliverables
- Identify areas for improvement across the team
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Graduated from a 4-year university
- Ability to work well in a team setting and coordinate with a group of team members required
- Attention to detail, both in written communication and time management required
- Ability to analyze data sets to help political team judge execution of programs required
- Adaptability to changing priorities and quick turnarounds required
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
BONUS POINTS FOR:
- Demonstrated interest in politics and/or environmental causes
- Experience in scheduling
COMPENSATION:
NextGen Climate offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a very comprehensive benefits package.
NextGen Climate is an equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT NEXTGEN CLIMATE:
NextGen Climate is a San Francisco-based environmental advocacy organization. Founded by businessperson and philanthropist Tom Steyer in 2013, we act politically to prevent climate disaster and promote prosperity for all Americans. Working at every level, we are committed to supporting candidates, elected officials, and policymakers across the country that will take bold action on climate change.