Administrative Assistant Position with the Progressive Change Campaign Committee

Job Description:

Administrative Assistant

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Company: Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Posting Date: December 15, 2012

Closing Date: Until filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee seeks an Administrative Assistant to work directly with the Co-Founders of the organization.  Must be reliable and detail-oriented.  This is an opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced political environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Scheduling:  The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for scheduling calls and meetings with top-tier congressional candidates, congressional offices, individual donors, and more. 

·         Preparing Materials: The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for compiling information in advance of calls and meetings, including profiles of candidates and donors, resumes of job applicants, and more.    

·         Travel and Event Arrangements: The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for making travel arrangements for the Co-Founders and staff, including flight, car and hotels, and may be asked to travel with the Co-Founders on occasion.  The Administrative Assistant will occasionally be responsible for event planning, including dinner and room reservations, contracting with caterers, and more. 

·         Maintaining Relationships: The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for tracking meetings and events, and sending thank you notes and gifts, as appropriate. 

·         Other Administrative Duties: The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Previous administrative experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven entrepreneurial abilities, creativity and initiative
• Ability to work efficiently and autonomously
• Strong commitment to social justice and the progressive movement
• Proficient use of map and calendar technology
• Internet proficiency
• Detail oriented

Pay and benefits commensurate with experience.  Must be comfortable with long, irregular hours, occasional travel, and virtual work environment. 

ABOUT THE PROGRESSIVE CHANGE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE:

Founded in January 2009, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) has nearly one million members working to build progressive power. We help better, bolder progressive candidates get elected, giving candidates the tools and knowledge to hit the ground running from Day One.  We also run advocacy campaigns on prominent issues like health care reform, worker rights and media accountability.  You can read more about the PCCC at http://www.BoldProgressives.org. 

PCCC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, members of the LGBT community, and others are strongly encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@boldprogressives.org. Your cover letter should indicate how you learned of the job opening and your salary history.  Please use “ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT” in the subject line.