Communications Assistant

NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association is looking for a Communications Assistant to join our Strategic Communications department. This position will report to the Digital Communications Manager. As our Communications Assistant, you will have the opportunity to coordinate division projects and meetings. You will also maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the division staff and perform a variety of administrative duties that require a strong understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the division.

What will you do?

·        Perform a variety of digital production tasks, including supporting webinars, creating PowerPoint presentations for speaking engagements, uploading documents online, administering surveys and updating the NTCA website and YouTube channel.

·        Assist with creation of digital analytics reports, quarterly CEO reports, media monitoring reports, and gather other metrics as needed.

·        Support production of NTCA publications through copy editing, proofing and writing as needed.

·        Monitor the Communications Department proxy email accounts daily and route emails to appropriate staff. Manage PRNet Listserv.

·        Collect and distribute mail addressed to the Communications Department, as well as oversee the shipment of materials and supplies to conference locations.

·        Prepare and edit finance forms and processes Communications Department invoices, as well as secure other Communications Department paperwork, including release forms for videos and photos.

·        Create online surveys, organize data collected, and organize Communications Department records.

·        Take meeting notes and minutes for certain NTCA committee meetings.

·        Perform other special projects or duties, as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following position requirements:

·        Understanding and advanced working knowledge of software including MS Office, especially Word, PowerPoint and Teams, membership databases, Adobe Creative Suite; Zoom platform; Survey Monkey; social media platforms; basic HTML, mass email platforms.

·        Knowledge of analytics reporting; basic bookkeeping; telephone and business etiquette

·        Position requires strong administrative writing and editing skills; good interpersonal, strong project management; ability to manage a variety of tasks concurrently; strong computer application skills, meeting deadlines and strong organization, and proofreading for grammar skills. 

·        Practical knowledge, skills & abilities usually acquired through vocational training and a minimum of 1-3 years of related work experience.

Why work for us?

NTCA offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including, health and wellness plans, Metro/parking subsidy, flexible work schedules, multiple retirement programs, and many more. We are located in a modern office within walking distance of the Ballston Metro Station.

NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association