Director of Scheduling

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to serve as Director of Scheduling.

The Director reports to the Chief of Staff, supervises an Assistant Scheduler, and maintains the Senator's schedule, correspondence, and briefing materials. The ideal candidate will anticipate scheduling changes, ensure timeliness and preparedness, and communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, professional manner.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and manage competing priorities.
• Discretion, trustworthiness, and the ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Senator's scheduling and oversee an Assistant Scheduler to maintain the schedule, correspondence, and briefing materials.
• Serve as a primary liaison for the Senator with staff, the public, principals, and other Senators.
• Anticipate scheduling changes and ensure timeliness and preparedness for each engagement.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Discretion

Professional demeanor

Job description

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to serve as Director of Scheduling. The Director of Scheduling reports to the Chief of Staff and supervises an Assistant Scheduler to maintain the Senator's schedule, correspondence, and briefing materials. This role also acts as a primary liaison for the Senator with staff, the public, principals, and other Senators.

The ideal candidate can anticipate scheduling changes, manage the Senator's time in the most efficient manner possible, and ensure the Senator's timeliness and preparedness for each engagement. The Director of Scheduling must be able to perform all duties of the job in a discrete and trustworthy manner. Ideal candidates will possess strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner. Long hours are often required in this position. Previous Scheduling experience on the Hill or similar is required. Western ties and/or experience working for Senate committee leadership are a plus.

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