The Program Administrator will provide high-level support for Government Affairs and Economic Development programs, initiatives, and events; assist in the coordination of efforts across departments; support the team in building relationships with stakeholders; and assist with reporting activities and communications with distribution cooperatives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  
                                                                           
•    Assist in all aspects of administrative support for Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives’ Government Affairs and Economic Development programs and staff.
•    Coordinates logistics and materials for Government Affairs and Economic Development events and projects, including state and federal legislative conferences, key account events, and political action committee (PAC) functions.
•    Actively promotes the PAC program among employees of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, Buckeye Power, and our member systems,
•    Manages department PAC functions including contribution processing, database maintenance, and promoting the program
•    Supports Government Affairs department with event scheduling and logistics, travel, and meeting coordination.
•    Assists with preparation of communication summaries on Government Affairs events, updates, and accomplishments.
•    Support PAC maintenance and program activities as directed, to grow the public policy and economic development team’s capacity and reach. 
•    Monitors state and federal legislative activity on priority issues, conducts basic online research and gathers data related to advocacy priorities or other matters.
•    Promote an organizational culture that values trust, commitment to the mission, integrity, and professional and organizational growth.
•    Assists state lobbying reporting.
•    Other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications
 
Education:  Bachelor’s degree required. Relevant job experience may be substituted for education requirement.

Licenses and Certifications:  Valid Ohio Driver’s License 

Experience:  
•    2-5 years of related experience.
•    Experience working with state or federal public policy, political action committees, grassroots advocacy, and economic development preferred.
•    Working knowledge of the electric utility public policy is a plus

Abilities & Skills Required:
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Proven ability to work independently and creatively, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive information.
•    Solid organizational skills and high-level proficiency with MS Office products.
•    Strong interpersonal skills are required for effective collaboration with cooperative leaders, elected officials and staff, and economic development professionals.
•    A team-oriented attitude and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
•    A positive approach to collaborative work environment, flexibility, and confidentiality.
•    Ability for some in-state travel.

Work Environment
Travel approximately 40% of workdays, both within and out-of-state, including some occasional overnight stays.  Work outside normal schedule is required as needed.