Public Affairs Coordinator
Domtar

Description

Public Affairs Coordinator

Location:Fort Mill, SC

Reports to:VP, US Public Affairs

Overview:

A dynamic team player who works independently performing a wide range of complex and confidential duties to support the U.S. public affairs team with their policy and advocacy efforts on a diverse range of issues. Responsible for managing several key functions for the company political action committee (PAC) and coordination of federal, state, and regional government/public affairs work. Communicates with and coordinates services with an extensive list of internal and external contacts. Anticipates and resolves problems and updates team on status of projects.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Political Action Committee Project Coordination

• Review and coordinate campaign event schedules to create Washington, DC itinerary.
• Prepare briefing papers for meetings with Members of Congress.
• Organize employee database and prepare materials for solicitation campaign.
• Maintain PAC budget.
• Review PAC Match participants, designated organizations, and coordinate funding.
• Assist with preparation of other PAC materials such as the Annual Report, program presentations and PAC updates to eligible employees.

Public Affairs Support

• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, etc. for the public affairs team.
• Maintain public affairs budget and process invoices.
• Maintain extensive contact and facilities lists.
• Maintain filing system for contracts and invoices.
• Arrange meeting details.
• Arrange and troubleshoot IT issues with team.
• Assist with US lobby filings as needed.

Key Skill Sets:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interact appropriately with all levels of government leaders and business executives
• Self-starter and able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to draft, edit and prepare correspondence, reports and other materials.
• Ability to monitor and reconcile budgets and accounting processes.
• Ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and/or minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Competency using a variety of computer software and computer skills as required.
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status (required for work on PAC).
• Previous government relations/public affairs or political action committee experience preferred.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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