Public Affairs Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Public Affairs Coordinator

Type of Engagement: 12-month contract with the possibility to extend. (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)

Work Location: Onsite in Houston, TX

Job Overview

Provides support and assistance in assigned Public Affairs area to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and non-administrative functions to support to the respective public affairs teams below. Supports and coordinates activities between Events & Branding areas. (~60%)
• Assists with events and programs and builds relationships that foster a positive business environment and advance the Company’s ability to do business in the U.S. and with North American corporations.
• Develops and maintains filing systems and advises on development of company retention policies for assigned area. Organizes data and records and assures accurate, timely retrieval. (~10%)
• Assists with the planning, set up, and execution of public affairs events.
• Opens, reads, sorts and batches incoming mail and packages and acts upon or forwards as appropriate. Responds independently to internal and less complex external inquiries.
• Assists with data input for our project tracker and internal requests.
• Research various topics assigned by the project leader and develops biographies for event attendees. Assists with data entry for databases.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Journalism, Communications, Fine arts, or other related fields. Other degrees may be considered.
  
  

Ability To

• show a track record of being able to effectively handle all administrative tasks in assigned area.
• independently research and respond to inquiries, including those escalated by less experienced, regarding issues and problems. Ensure timely follow up and resolution.
• demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar, and the ability to independently compose all forms of written communications.
• effectively interact and communicate with team members as required.
• plan own work, handle many diverse tasks simultaneously and work effectively with interruptions and meet deadlines.
• demonstrate strong attention to detail and high-quality work.
• develop and maintain spreadsheets, modifying format to meet changing circumstances.
• show a track record of developing and executing more complex and or sensitive communication plans across an organization.
• effectively work with senior level managers to develop effective and appropriate messaging, presentations, etc.
• critically think through issues and opportunities and to evaluate and create effective messaging for management.
• quickly assess situations and recommend course of action.
• consistently demonstrate excellent writing across a variety of channels for different audiences.
• develop relationships across the organization to effectively represent and provide strategic messaging advice on multidisciplinary teams within the organization.
• evaluate speaking opportunities and facilitate the presentation development and approval process.
• Typically, at least three (3) years of job experience or internship.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely in English.
  
  

Big Bonus Points If You Have

• Understanding of the energy industry
  
  

Job Requisition # 38603

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $35.00 - $38.00 per hour. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

Meet APC

APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.