Job Description
Executive Assistant
New York State Senator Sean Ryan seeks candidates for the position of Executive Assistant. This position is based in Buffalo and is full-time. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to think creatively and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Senator, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff. Western New York ties are a plus.
Responsibilities
· Manage the Senator’s schedule on a daily basis in consultation with the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, communications team, and legislative/policy team.
· Manage the Senator’s phone call and correspondence on a daily basis.
· Receive phone calls and emails and refer or return as necessary or requested
· Advise appropriate staff of meeting requests.
· Draft, manage, and execute correspondence as necessary
· Interact with other government entities and local, statewide, and national organizations
· Keep track of invitations and upcoming events
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to think strategically to advance priorities of the Senator.
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- A service-orientated attitude and strong organizational skills
- Ability to self-motivate, think creatively, and problem solve
- Works well under pressure, stress, tight deadlines and long hours
- Strong multi-tasking capacity
- Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in government, constituent services or customer relations is a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, Social Work, or related field
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume (including references), and a writing sample to employment@seanryansenate.com
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 per year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person