Strategic Advisor - Commission Office

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

410d • $104,071 - $140,802

About The Position

The Strategic Advisor for the Commission Office at the Port of Seattle plays a crucial role in supporting a commissioner in achieving policy objectives. This position involves collaboration, research, and communication to facilitate effective decision-making and community engagement. The advisor will manage various administrative tasks, develop work programs, and ensure that the commissioner's priorities are met efficiently.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience providing direct support to elected officials.
• Experience in tourism or environmental issues is desired.
• Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while contributing to a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in tourism or environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to a commissioner in achieving individual and commission-wide policy objectives.
• Identify and track progress of priorities for the assigned commissioner.
• Collaborate with the commissioner to develop an annual work program and individual initiatives.
• Conduct research, draft, synthesize, and/or edit briefing papers, memos, reports, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Collaborate with the scheduler to optimize the commissioner's time and meet clerical, logistical, and institutional demands.
• Advise a commissioner on a diverse range of issues to provide necessary information for informed decisions.
• Develop and facilitate opportunities for the commissioner to meet and learn with stakeholders.
• Provide community engagement support by reviewing and developing talking points, recording notes, and providing follow-up.
• Provide regular committee updates to the Commission and help develop and manage committee work plans and charters.
• Create meeting materials and reports and provide coordination and logistical support with executive staff.
• Review incoming correspondence daily and manage outgoing acknowledgment/response.
• Create and manage a commissioner blog/newsletter content.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Paid sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed