FULL-TIME SCHEDULER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Paschal Roth Public Affairs seeks an organized and professional Scheduler/Executive Assistant to join our team of message experts and earned media professionals. We help workers, environmental and equity advocates, and big thinkers in the health, human services and education spheres shape public dialogue. We put our hearts into electing candidates and passing bills and ballot measures that strengthen workers and families, give all Californians the opportunity to be healthy, and create greater justice and equity.
This position is in-person and located in our Sacramento, California office. COVID-19 vaccination required.
Primary duties will include:
Intensive scheduling: Managing the schedules of firm partner(s) via Google Calendar - working with clients to set up meetings, conference calls, or video conferences
Acting as a frontline representative of the firm - fielding incoming phone calls and emails, interacting professionally with clients, members of the news media, and others
Maintaining and updating productivity tools, in consultation with other team members, to improve coordination of firm’s work and to keep work moving to meet deadlines
Maintaining databases/contact lists
Conducting quick online research as needed
Preparing documents and presentations using Microsoft and Google software suites
Managing meeting materials and documentation, including agenda planning, note taking, synthesizing outcomes, and distribution of advance materials as well as follow-on action items. Following up with team members to ensure task completion
Maintaining electronic and/or hard copy files in a consistent manner
Proofreading materials for grammar and accuracy
Miscellaneous office duties - ordering office supplies, coordinating printing orders, coordinating lunch orders, delivering materials in Downtown area
Minimum requirements:
2-5 years experience managing executive schedules and team workflow; State Capitol or equivalent experience preferred
Professional
Punctual
Organized
Flexible with changing priorities and deadlines
Detail-oriented
Strong work ethic
Good judgement
Ability to listen carefully, follow directions, work independently as well as with a team
Commitment to going the extra mile for clients
Demonstrate problem solving and resourcefulness to keep projects on track
Mastery or quick study in Apple/Mac technology, Google Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Microsoft Office Suite, Dropbox and Zoom
The ideal candidate will:
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, good judgment and discretion
Enjoy a fast-paced, political campaign environment
Love bringing order to chaos
Be self-motivated and have a “can-do” attitude
Be resourceful in troubleshooting common IT problems
Excel at time management for themselves and others
Stay on top of deadlines and be assertive when needed to help team manage multiple priorities and demanding schedules
Salary based on experience. Firm benefits include employer-paid healthcare, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) after 1 year.
Submit résumé, references, and pay requirements to
nikki@paschalroth.com by December 9.