Executive Assistant

Great career opportunity! The Capitol Region Council of Governments is seeking its next Executive Assistant. The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) is a voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to towns and the region.

This is a Full-Time Non-Exempt Salaried position (35 hours per week).

Under general direction, performs administrative duties for the Executive Director and department directors, first line Information technology support for the office, administrative support for meetings, and other administrative duties as assigned. This is a full-time position.

• Supports the Policy Board and Executive Committee; prepares agendas, packets, and related materials; prepares and coordinates publications, postings, and distribution of legal notices.
• Provides confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Executive Director and department directors
• Maintains calendars; coordinates, arranges, and confirms meetings; arranges for meeting setup and refreshments, attends meetings, types up minutes and posts them to CRCOG website.
• Prepares and coordinates travel arrangements and expense reimbursements for the Executive Director
• Reviews, proofreads, and edits a variety of reports, notices, memoranda, correspondence and other documents and attends to a variety of office administrative duties as required.
• Provide administrative support to other CRCOG departments.
• Independently composes letters and reports; types and transcribes confidential letters, reports, and records; performs special assignments, studies and routine administrative functions as direction.
• Screens incoming correspondence and calls and follows up to ensure timely response; responds to inquiries and requests from the public.
• Assists with processing Crumbling Foundations Testing Program applications, including checking voice mail and answering customer questions / calls.
• Assists with planning and staffing special events, such as the Annual Meeting, CT Policy Talks, and related activities.
• Other related work as required.