EDGE is Hiring!

Position Title: Administrative/Policy Assistant

Location: Work from Home/Downtown Sacramento, CA

Employment Status: Full-Time – 40 hours/week

Reports to: Executive Director

Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 and Competitive Benefits Package (includes CalPERS)

Submission Deadline: Open until filled

The California EDGE Coalition unites business, labor, social justice, education, and workforce organizations to build a broadly shared prosperity for all Californians. We share a commitment to the idea that post-secondary education and training is the doorway into economic mobility for individuals and communities. Our coalition believes that when all individuals have the opportunity to develop the skills and abilities needed in today’s labor market, California will be positioned to thrive and prosper based upon the diversity, skills, and strength of its people.

Under the leadership of the executive director, the administrative/policy assistant is responsible for administrative, programmatic, operational, and policy support duties for EDGE. This position directly supports the executive director, policy director, and program director.

Responsibilities:

    • Record meeting minutes
    • Electronic filing
    • Document creation, proofreading, and editing
    • Maintain email lists and rosters
    • Design and distribute mass emails
    • Coordinate travel arrangements for staff and board members
    • Event planning and coordination; includes locating venues, managing registration, and attending meetings to provide onsite support
    • Coordinate and implement social media plan and calendar
    • Lead social media maintenance and content development
    • Support community outreach activities
    • Website updates
    • Participate in regular team meetings and office staff meetings
    • Attend local, regional, and statewide meetings and provide logistical support
    • Answer phone and email inquiries
    • Assist with accounting duties
    • Scheduling and calendar management
    • Support legislation monitoring
    • Assist in the development of talking points, factsheets, and position letters
    • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

    • Two year of experience in an office environment
    • Commitment to the CA EDGE Coalition’s mission
    • Commitment to integrity in all areas of the position
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented
    • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MailChimp
    • Willing to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends
    • Collaborative and diplomatic team working style, with excellent interpersonal skills
    • Strong time management and organizational skills with flexibility to manage a variety of tasks
    • Good problem-solving skills
    • Reliable and dependable
    • High level of professionalism
    • Comfort working in a remote office environment

How to Apply – Please submit the following via email to info@caedge.org with “Administrative/Policy Assistant” in the subject line:

    • Cover letter
    • Resume
    • 1-2 page writing sample
    • Three professional references

Only applications submitted by email will be reviewed.
No phone calls or walk-ins please.
The Community College League of California is the California EDGE Coalition’s fiscal sponsor.

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