Program Administrator - Government Affairs

at  Ohios Electric Cooperatives

The Program Administrator will provide high-level support for Government Affairs and Economic Development programs, initiatives, and events; assist in the coordination of efforts across departments; support the team in building relationships with stakeholders; and assist with reporting activities and communications with distribution cooperatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Relevant job experience may be substituted for education requirement.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Experience:

• 2-5 years of related experience.
• Experience working with state or federal public policy, political action committees, grassroots advocacy, and economic development preferred.
• Working knowledge of the electric utility public policy is a plus

ABILITIES & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and creatively, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive information.
• Solid organizational skills and high-level proficiency with MS Office products.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required for effective collaboration with cooperative leaders, elected officials and staff, and economic development professionals.
• A team-oriented attitude and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A positive approach to collaborative work environment, flexibility, and confidentiality.
• Ability for some in-state travel.

• Assist in all aspects of administrative support for Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives’ Government Affairs and Economic Development programs and staff.
• Coordinates logistics and materials for Government Affairs and Economic Development events and projects, including state and federal legislative conferences, key account events, and political action committee (PAC) functions.
• Actively promotes the PAC program among employees of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, Buckeye Power, and our member systems,
• Manages department PAC functions including contribution processing, database maintenance, and promoting the program
• Supports Government Affairs department with event scheduling and logistics, travel, and meeting coordination.
• Assists with preparation of communication summaries on Government Affairs events, updates, and accomplishments.
• Support PAC maintenance and program activities as directed, to grow the public policy and economic development team’s capacity and reach.
• Monitors state and federal legislative activity on priority issues, conducts basic online research and gathers data related to advocacy priorities or other matters.
• Promote an organizational culture that values trust, commitment to the mission, integrity, and professional and organizational growth.
• Assists state lobbying reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.