Job Title: Executive Assistant III
Duration: 6+ months
Location: Seattle, WA, hybrid as needed on-site
Pay Rate Range: $34/hr - $36/hr 

Job Description:

• The team seeks an exceptionally bright and self-motivated individual to support the Director of Public Policy and the Washington Public Policy team.
• This role will provide administrative and substantive policy support for the Director, including background research, briefing material preparation, policy writing, calendaring, expense reconciliation, travel booking, event planning and execution, and facilitating meetings and visits with external guests.
• The role will also support the Washington Public Policy team on project-based matters related to external policy engagement and internal/external-facing projects and initiatives.

• The position requires superior attention to detail, high standards, writing/proofreading proficiency, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple critical requests.
• A high level of discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior executives inside the company and senior leaders and policymakers and staff outside of the company is important.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without knowing the total picture.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 5 years experience providing executive, administrative, or program management support
• Experience with domestic and/or international travel coordination.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• An ability and desire to travel is required.
• (Within the Seattle area, helping with events/possible out-of-state travel, will be reimbursed via misc fees)

• Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact with senior executives.
• Proficiency with Slack, Quip, and other team collaboration tools and software.
• Familiarity or interest with Seattle and Washington State local and state politics is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a trade association, law firm, or similar environment.
• Experience supporting budget and expense management.
• Ability to work in a highly ambiguous environment.

• Strong Written/Verbal communication
• Ability to work and organize multiple calendars
• High organizational Skills