TITLE:
Administrative Assistant
LOCATION:
Sacramento
CENTER:
Government Relations
EXEMPTION:
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Executive Assistant and VP
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides administrative support to two lobbyists within the Center for Government Relations and under
the direction of the lobbyists monitors legislation, drafts and delivers correspondence, and conducts
research.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drafts general correspondence, types, edits and proofreads various documents and reports
Delivers letters to the Capitol for lobbyists
Monitors bill tracking calendar and schedules appropriate legislative appointments
Assists, screens and/or selectively refers phone calls to appropriate staff
Makes travel arrangements and prepares expense reimbursement for the lobbyist
Organizes and prepares materials for meetings which the lobbyist attends
Coordinates attendance at meetings
Coordinates and conducts some research projects
Does special projects or miscellaneous tasks, as determined by the lobbyist
Maintains rosters and other internal documents for the department, including database and
website content
CONTACTS:
Regular contact with CMA staff, physician members, hospitals, medical staff professionals, state
agencies staff, legislators, and legislative staff.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
Analytical capability and strong writing skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload
Ability to work and communicate effectively
Ability to work well independently, with limited supervision
Ability to handle heavy and diverse workload
Knowledge of legislative process and decorum
Accurate typing – 55 wpm
Strong computer proficiency; prefer knowledge of: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
Proficient use of Email and Internet
Good telephone manner
Some administrative experience helpful
College level education desirable
SUPERVISION:
Works under the Executive Assistant and Department VP
EQUIPMENT OPERATION:
*Computer * Fax * Photo Copier * Telephone