Executive Assistant

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Important: Applicants for this position must have served in the military forces of the United States and been honorably discharged therefrom. 

Autonomy. Involved. Giving back. These are a few words that describe the position of the Missouri Veterans Commission's Executive Assistant. You will provide day-to-day support to the executive management team as they work to improve the lives of Missouri's Veterans. Get involved in the discussions, share your ideas, and make a difference. Join us on our mission and apply today! 

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and the Missouri Veterans Commission
• Triage and coordinate highly sensitive information, sharing it with those with a business-related need-to-know
• Monitor status and progress of tasks, projects, and events for Commission
• Manage Sunshine Requests, fiscal notes, legislative updates, action reports, open meeting postings, and Missouri Ethics Commission filings 
• Develop, generate, receive, prioritize, and/or track correspondence ensuring appropriate action is taken within set timeframes
• Maintain the calendar for the Executive Director and ensures the Executive Director has all necessary information for meetings
• Coordinates workflow and establish office protocols to ensure the Commission's business needs are met
• Make travel arrangements for the Executive Director and Commissioners and prepares expense reports as needed
• Provide support for Commission meetings, such as arranging room, preparing materials, acquiring audio/visual equipment/services
• Supervise administrative support staff

Qualifications - All you need for success

• One or more years of experience as administrative support and/or one or more years of post-secondary education demonstrating the following: 
  • Knowledge of the Sunshine Law
  • Principles of office management
  • Application and interpretation of federal, state, and/or agency regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Establishment and maintenance of working relations with elected state government officials, managers, peers, and the public

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

For more information about the position, please reach out to Becky Buecther, Human Resources Specialist, at [email protected]. 

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.