Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Government Office)

Job Summary

We are seeking to fill a full-time staff position in the District office of a Hudson Valley/Westchester based Democratic politician . In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to helping meet the day-to-day demands of our district office, address constituent concerns, provide clerical/administrative support and staff local community meetings and events.

SKILLS:

• Strong organizational skills
• Research Skills
• Must be self-starter, work with minimal supervision and be able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Political Science, Government, Politics, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, History or related field. Government office experience is preferred but not required.

The successful candidate is able to multitask and prioritize, detail-oriented, able to work as part of team as well as independently and passionate about local government.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-5 PM (evenings and weekends as needed)

Travel: Around the Hudson Valley/Westchester County

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person