As a Commission Office Strategic Advisor, you will provide direct support to a commissioner in achieving individual and commission-wide policy objectives.

You will identify and track progress of priorities for the assigned commissioner.
You will collaborate with the commissioner to develop an annual work program and individual initiatives.
You will conduct research, draft, synthesize, and/or edit briefing papers, memos, reports, and PowerPoint presentations as guided.
You will collaborate with the scheduler to optimize the commissioner’s time to ensure clerical, logistical, and institutional demands are met.
You will advise a commissioner on a diverse range of issues to provide the information necessary to make informed decisions and meaningful connections with members of the public.
You will develop and facilitate opportunities for the commissioner to meet and learn with stakeholders.
You will provide community engagement support by reviewing and developing talking points, recording notes, providing follow-up.
You will provide regular committee updates to the Commission and help develop and manage committee work plan and charter as appropriate.
You will create meeting materials and reports and provide coordination and logistical support with executive staff.
You will review incoming correspondence daily and manage outgoing acknowledgment/response.
You will create and manage a commissioner blog/newsletter content.

Who you are:

Experienced – You have three (3) years of experience providing direct support to elected officials.
Desired – We hope you have experience in tourism or environmental issues.
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
Relationship Builder – You are someone who can work with various levels of the organization to build relationships and resolve problems while providing excellent guidance and customer service. You can develop trusted relationships and partnerships with discretion, diplomacy, and tact.
Effective Communicator – You have excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills and the ability to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders.
Organized – You are well organized and have great time management skills. You prioritize and balance various assignments and responsibilities as needed through planning, teamwork, and collaborating with stakeholders.
Detail Oriented – You have a strong attention to detail together with the demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative while contributing to a team environment.

What else you need to know:

Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends.
Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

Why you'll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Minimum Salary

104,071.00

Maximum Salary

140,802.00

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