Description

Public Affairs Coordinator

Location : Fort Mill, SC

Reports to : VP, US Public Affairs

Overview :

A dynamic team player who works independently performing a wide range of complex and confidential duties to support the .

public affairs team with their policy and advocacy efforts on a diverse range of issues. Responsible for managing several key functions for the company political action committee (PAC) and coordination of federal, state, and regional government / public affairs work.

Communicates with and coordinates services with an extensive list of internal and external contacts. Anticipates and resolves problems and updates team on status of projects.

Job Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

Political Action Committee Project Coordination

• Review and coordinate campaign event schedules to create Washington, DC itinerary.
• Prepare briefing papers for meetings with Members of Congress.
• Organize employee database and prepare materials for solicitation campaign.
• Maintain PAC budget.
• Review PAC Match participants, designated organizations, and coordinate funding.
• Assist with preparation of other PAC materials such as the Annual Report, program presentations and PAC updates to eligible employees.

Public Affairs Support

• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, etc. for the public affairs team.
• Maintain public affairs budget and process invoices.
• Maintain extensive contact and facilities lists.
• Maintain filing system for contracts and invoices.
• Arrange meeting details.
• Arrange and troubleshoot IT issues with team.
• Assist with US lobby filings as needed.

Key Skill Sets :

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interact appropriately with all levels of government leaders and business executives
• Self-starter and able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to draft, edit and prepare correspondence, reports and other materials.
• Ability to monitor and reconcile budgets and accounting processes.
• Ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and / or minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Competency using a variety of computer software and computer skills as required.
• citizenship or Permanent Resident status (required for work on PAC).
• Previous government relations / public affairs or political action committee experience preferred.
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