Executive Assistant jobs in Palmer, AK

Alaska Village Electric is seeking a self-motivated, creative, and organized Executive Assistant & Publicist to join our executive team. The Executive Assistant & Publicist will play a vital role in supporting our Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors while also managing our public relations efforts to engage with our Members.

As the Executive Assistant & Publicist you will be providing excellent clerical services, administrative support, and public communications for the President/CEO, the Board of Directors, and the membership of the Cooperative. For the Board of Directors, you will be responsible for board meetings, preparing resolutions and action items for board signatures. On the Publicist side, your responsibilities will include creating and publishing media content that promotes the staff, members and goals of the cooperative and writing monthly content for the Ruralite magazine. Other primary duties will include maintaining documents and maintaining relationships with state and federal agencies, city and tribal governments, trade associations and business partners of the cooperative.

The ideal Executive Assistant & Publicist should have:

• Associates degree with 3 years progressive administrative support experience with additional training in technical and creative writing, certifications in communications, public relations, business communications, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to create and compile engaging content and company messaging.
• Ability to read and understand bylaws, tariffs, and other technical documents, and be familiar with Robert's Rules of Order.

Rewards:

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefit package. Highlights include starting pay expected between $32.65 and $39.48 per hour. 401K Plan with Employer Match of 4% and Retirement Pension Plan (Defined Benefit, Employer paid pension). Paid leave (PTO) starting at 21 days per year and up to 6 weeks maximum. We also offer 8 paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays and a Birthday Holiday.

Other benefits include Medical and RX (PPO or HSA plans available), Dental, and Vision - OR - cash in lieu of benefits. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account. Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Spouse Life paid for by company. Supplemental Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Work environment: Our office in Anchorage is located in midtown at 4831 Eagle Street with off-street parking and a beautiful view of the mountains.

Schedule flexibility: We offer flexibility in start/end time between 7am to 5pm. This is full time, in-person work. We offer flexibility for work-life balance including a 9/80 schedule (eligibility after 6 months).

Ready to power Alaska's future?

If you are enjoy assisting Executives and Boards and have a passion for writing, we invite you to apply for the Executive Assistant & Publicist position at AVEC. The next step is to complete our online application and submit your resume.

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can shine as brightly as the northern lights.