A small education lobby and consulting firm seeks a full-time support staff person with diverse skills. Main duties include reception, scheduling, office management (order supplies, serve as main contact with building management and other vendors, etc.) Workload varies according to the California state legislative calendar.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher education

• Write well and communicate with others from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent proofreading, editing, scheduling, receptionist, and office management skills
• Work well in a fast paced work environment
• Fluent knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and general office procedures
• Prior or related experience as scheduler/receptionist/proofreader/editor
• Adaptable to perform other office tasks as needed

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of the California State legislative process

• Use of large databases
• Interest in graphic design and social media
• Previous experience in administrative support of the CA state legislative offices or a lobbying, consulting, legal, or other policy-related firm
• Interest in public policy and CA state government a plus

No submission will be reviewed without:

1. resume listing relevant work experience and education

2. detailed salary history with name of supervisor and contact numbers
3. references with contact numbers [phone and e-mail]
4. submission of one writing sample (not to exceed 3 pages)
5. detailed cover letter outlining qualifications for this position

Please note the compensation listed below before applying. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

• Location: near State Capitol
• Compensation: $24k to $30k per year depending on how qualifications match with requirements
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.