Special Assistant/Operations Associate

Public Private Strategies (PPS) creates opportunities where the public and private sectors meet. We bring together diverse allies including foundations, associations, corporations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to solve pressing societal challenges. By harnessing the power of the private sector, we build coalitions, activate campaigns, and create strategic partnerships to drive desired policy and market outcomes. Find out more and connect with us at www.publicprivatestrategies.com. 

Key Responsibilities

• The Operations Associate is responsible for providing general support and assistance to PPS leadership and staff and overseeing daily office operations
• Maintaining calendar, event schedules and providing administrative support, including (but not limited to):
• Making travel arrangements, scheduling and planning meetings.
• Preparing and coordinating agendas, information, and other pertinent items for daily meetings and events
• Reviewing mail & overseeing records
• Oversight of expense & reimbursement requests
• Drafting and preparing correspondence and reports
• Responding to requests for information, directing requests to the appropriate party
• Coordinating, managing and following through on correspondence between PPS Principals and clients regarding meetings, projects and other issues
• Planning and coordination of events in DC, and potentially other locations, as needed
• Ensures that PPS Principals are properly briefed for events, meetings, media appearances and public events. While he/she may not prepare all of the briefing material, he/she must ensure that the staff member in charge provides the material well in advance
• Acts as note taker for various meetings and conference calls. Drafts memoranda on meeting content and decisions taken. Conducts relevant research and drafts memoranda in preparation for meetings or conference calls
• Acts as the administrative liaison for staff meetings; informs the staff of scheduled meetings and ensures the distribution of material in advance of the meeting
• Supporting PPS leadership with the hiring process for new employees to include formulating job descriptions, posting available positions online, and filtering applications
• Conducts other duties as assigned

How to Apply

For consideration, e-mail one single PDF including a cover letter, resumé and at least two (2)

references to: maya@publicprivatestrategies.com with the subject line: Special Assistant. The deadline for application is September 30, 2023.

EEO Statement

Acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our organization. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.