The External Affairs Coordinator reports directly to both Directors of External Affairs and supports the entire Philadelphia External Affairs team. The person will be required to perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks pertaining to Comcast's political fundraising programs.

Responsibilities:

• Support both Directors and one Manager of External Affairs by performing tasks including, but not limited to:
  • Composing, editing and proofing correspondence;
  • Scheduling meetings and managing daily calendars;
  • Coordinating travel arrangements and maintaining itineraries;
  • Providing administrative support for PAC and other political campaign finance efforts by creating check requests, maintaining contribution databases, preparing mail packages, and keeping accurate hard and softcopy records;
  • Developing and editing documents, presentation materials, memoranda and meeting notes (which may include highly confidential information);
  • Preparing and submitting expense reports;
  • Distributing mail, packages, faxes and other correspondence in a timely manner;
  • Maintaining department files; and
  • Assisting with and/or assuming responsibility for special projects as assigned.

• Tracking of individual political giving as required by reporting purposes:
  • Documenting employee political contributions;
  • Maintaining database and supporting hardcopy documentation;
  • Providing reports as needed, including annual summary; and
  • Assisting in communication with donors and candidates' fundraising contacts.

• Assist in all aspects of fundraising events:
  • Developing invitation lists and distribute invitations;
  • Working with onsite catering company and building management to ensure meeting rooms are prepared properly;
  • Creating name tags, table tents and any other materials needed for events; and
  • Providing logistical support during fundraising events.

• Other responsibilities:
  • Supporting Senior Vice President and Public Policy Counsel when necessary;
  • Conducting internet research;
  • Assisting in all aspects of annual solicitations for internal and external PACs; and
  • Assisting with preparation and distribution of PAC Newsletter.

Skills needed:

• Bachelor's degree required;

• Mastery of office systems, skills, and software including MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required;
• Experience with MS Access preferred;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail;

• Interest in the political process and government relations preferred;
• Previous customer service experience a plus;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment;
• Ability to prioritize work assignments;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills;
• Willingness to take on additional/new assignments and responsibilities; and
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

*Interested candidates should apply to Job Posting #58057595 at www.comcast.com/careers.

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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 06/10/10