PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGAL AFFAIRS ASSISTANT - Association of Christian Schools In

This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environme...Essential Qualifications

Spiritually the ideal candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect

a demonstrated acceptance without reservation of the ACSI Statement of Faith

a strong, clear Christian testimony, acknowledging Christ as Savior and seeking to live as His disciple

a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his/her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others

a mature, godly spirit

a Christian role model (Luke 6:40) in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. (This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.)

a person of faith and prayer

a broad acceptance of and by the evangelical Christian community

a strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture

a servant leader

an active participation in a local Bible-believing church

Required Experience and Education

Three or more years of experience preferred in a communications/editing, administrative/executive assistant role, or event planning

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, Marketing, Management, Business, Political Science, or related field preferred

Strong proficiency in English, writing, composition, grammar, spelling, proofreading, and editing

Strong interpersonal skills, oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with all levels of ACSI internal management, staff, outside clients, and vendors

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Previous experience in event planning, coordination, or related field is a plus

An understanding of public policy, especially as it relates to education, religious liberty, and parental school choice preferred

Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and publishing software

Experience in webpage creation and design preferred

Ability to use additional software applications related to financial reporting, conference scheduling, social media and webpage management, and policy research

Excellent organizational skills, including file and database management, maintaining legal records and technical research, and project management

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others

Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; disciplined time management skills; flexibility

Integrity in dealing with confidential information

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Professional remote work environment in which to conduct videoconferences and phone calls

Ability and willingness to occasionally travel by automobile and/or air for two to four days at a time

Driver’s license required to be kept current and in effect as a condition of employment 

Ability to walk, sit, stand, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear

Ability to use computers to process information

The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read at close range and distinguish colors and contrasts

The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal

Ability to lift and move boxes and files up to 30 pounds