Program Administrator - Government Affairs

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives

  • Columbus, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • 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.
QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree required. Relevant job experience may be substituted for education requirement.Licenses and Certifications: Valid Ohio Driver’s LicenseExperience:
  • 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.
Work Environment
Travel approximately 40% of workdays, both within and out-of-state, including some occasional overnight stays. Work outside normal schedule is required as needed.

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives