Executive Public Affairs & Communications Assistant

Housing Opportunities Commission; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) seeks a Public Affairs and Communications Assistant to provide confidential administrative support to the Public Affairs and Communications Division under the VP. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing high-level secretarial tasks, supporting the division's operations and communications efforts.

The position requires extensive office experience, the ability to handle diverse situations, maintain standard operating

Qualifications

• At least four years of secretarial/clerical experience in an office environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Communication or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Low-income residents in Montgomery County encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate and carry to completion executive level secretarial/administrative duties.
• Operate PC and peripheral equipment to produce correspondence, reports, charts and other materials.
• Maintain a supply cabinet with adequate stock; sort and route incoming correspondence and calls.
• Schedule meetings and appointments for the VP and staff; attend team, supervisory and staff meetings.
• Assist in budget submissions, budget tracking and PO tracking; prepare meeting agendas and notes.

Skills

Office management

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) seeks a Public Affairs and Communications Assistant to provide confidential administrative support to the Public Affairs and Communications Division under the VP. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing high-level secretarial tasks, supporting the division's operations and communications efforts.

The position requires extensive office experience, the ability to handle diverse situations, maintain standard operating