About Us As a women-led, Sacramento-based public affairs firm, Lucas Public Affairs is known for its high-level reputation, issue management, and strategic communication campaigns.
On every project, we lead with smart strategy, diversity of thought, and deep-rooted connections to get the right people to care about issues that define California’s future.
LPA is also a member company of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc., providing us with the unique ability to collaborate with both domestic and international leading government relations and public affairs firms to best serve client needs, and to provide employees with the benefits that come from working in a publicly traded company (London Stock Exchange).
Position Overview The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in overseeing office operations with providing high-level administrative support to executives.
As the Administrative Assistant you will :
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment.
- Provide daily scheduling support to two Executive Vice Presidents Manage office supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
- Provide support for planning and execution of small office events and celebrations.
- Liaise with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers to maintain office needs; order new supplies as needed.
- Troubleshoot basic IT, phone, and office equipment issues including but not limited to copiers, printers, scanners, voicemail systems, cable, Wi-Fi, and computers; open tickets with external IT support as needed and ensure timely resolutions.
- Organize and manage office events, meetings, and team-building activities; manage event logistics by coordinating and tracking attendees, ensuring timely communication, preparing materials, and overseeing event setup and execution.
- Order gifts and send thank-you notes to clients, partners, and stakeholders as part of maintaining positive business relationships.
- Provide administrative support to the executive team, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense reporting, for business meetings and personal tasks as needed.
- Orient and onboard new office occupants with regards to building and card key access, phone services, ID badges, business cards, door signage, IT equipment, fitness facility, and office supplies.
- Organize and coordinate meetings, both in-person and virtual.
- Maintain clean and orderly office environment; interface with custodial staff as needed.
- Assist with other duties as needed to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
To be successful, you will need :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university A minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative and / or office assistant role Proven experience scheduling for 2+ executives Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and collaborate with senior level staff Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (e.g., verbal, written, and over the phone) Superior organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment We prefer that you have : Experience in public affairs, government affairs / lobbying, journalism, or related experience Schedule and Details Typical working hours - Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM Minimum of four days per week in the Sacramento office This is a temporary, part-time position.Hourly Rate :
$32 / hour Core Values | Philosophy Our core value as a strategic partner is defined not by what we do, but by what we help our clients achieve.We are a diverse, talented and well-connected team that is 100% committed to delivering results.Put simply, we are problem solvers who are unequivocally committed to our clients’ success. Diversity Commitment & Vision LPA is an equal opportunity employer.LPA recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.At LPA, we have a strategic vision :
to be a diverse and inclusive community of passionate, talented people dedicated to delivering creative solutions for our clients.We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, and all the other enriching characteristics that make us different and inform our point of view.Additional Information While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Powered by JazzHR