Gov’t Affairs Program Assistant – Sierra Business Council

Sierra Nevada hybrid/Remote

Job Description

The Program Assistant will provide administrative assistance to SBC’s President and Director of Government and Community Affairs and will assist with advancing and executing the Organization’s full range of policy and advocacy initiatives in issue areas such as natural resources, climate and energy, housing, economic development, and rural issues. This position requires an organized, reliable, and motivated individual with excellent communication and critical thinking skills who will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including coordinating events; legislative and policy tracking, research, and analysis; supporting policy working groups; drafting written products and materials; assisting with project management; and various administrative functions supporting SBC’s President, the Government and Community Affairs team, and the Organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Administrative

  • Plan and coordinate various SBC events, including SBC Board meetings and community outreach events
  • Take meeting minutes and notes at various meetings, including SBC Board meetings
  • Provide administrative support to SBC’s President including maintaining schedule, travel planning, timesheet activity entry, collecting and submitting receipts, etc.; and Board related functions, including preparing quarterly Board packets, resolutions, member and tenure tracking, etc.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Government Affairs team, including scheduling meetings and responding to email and phone calls

Government & Community Affairs

  • Track legislative bills, actions, and committee hearings and other relevant state policy initiatives
  • Support coordination of policy working groups and project partner meetings, including scheduling, correspondence, note-taking, and assistance with project management
  • Schedule meetings with and draft correspondence to legislative staff, project and advocacy partners, etc.
  • Read, analyze, and summarize legislative bills, bill analyses, reports, and other policy documents
  • Research, develop, and draft comment letters, policy analyses, reports, presentations, and other outreach and communications materials
  • Attend and represent SBC at meetings and events, including travel for in-person attendance on a regular basis (minimum monthly)
  • Coordinate Government Affairs events, including lobby days and community outreach events.
  • Track and bill project expenditures accurately
  • Perform other duties and execute special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Interest in public policy, the Sierra Nevada region, and issue areas that SBC works in, including natural resources, climate and energy, housing, economic development, and rural issues
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including polite and professional communication by email and phone
  • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and work well under pressure
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
  • Strong personal initiative and the ability to independently identify and execute tasks
  • Proficiency in being collegial and collaborative
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team, to learn on the job, and to be flexible and adaptable
  • Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Must be able to follow internal control and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Employer Paid Medical for Employee & Dependents
  • Employer Paid Dental and Vision for Employee
  • 401k Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@sierrabusiness.org with the position title, “Program AssistantGovernment & Community Affairs” in the subject line.

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