Policy & Programs Specialist

American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California); Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

ACEC California is seeking a talented Programs Specialist to support day-to-day operations of assigned program, department, policy committee and legislative activities in downtown Sacramento.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, proactive, and a team player who can draft policy materials, staff committees, and coordinate meetings while maintaining professional demeanor and multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task, be a team player, and have high attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter personality with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and be resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Draft policy position letters, member communications, policy materials, and articles on emerging issues.
• Staff assigned policy committees and task forces, including preparing agendas, meeting materials, analyses, and summaries.
• Represent ACEC California at policy discussions, conferences, and member events as assigned.
• Respond to inquiries from members, public officials, and stakeholders on policy matters.
• Monitor policy developments and news impacting local government.
• Provide administrative and professional support for ACEC California.
• Attend and actively participate in committee meetings.
• Develop and distribute meeting agendas in coordination with the Committee Chair, ensuring key topics are outlined.
• Record and distribute accurate meeting minutes, including decisions and deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure the committee stays focused on goals.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

ACEC California is seeking a talented Programs Specialist to support day-to-day operations of assigned program, department, policy committee and legislative activities in downtown Sacramento.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, proactive, and a team player who can draft policy materials, staff committees, and coordinate meetings while maintaining professional demeanor and multiple projects.