ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) is a non-profit, investor-driven organization that leads economic development in the nine-parish Baton Rouge Area. BRAC investors number more than 1,500 businesses, civic organizations, education institutions, and individuals. In this capacity, BRAC serves as the voice of the business community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Executive Assistant and Programs Coordinator works directly with the Senior Vice President of Business Development to assist with administrative tasks and with each of the Business Development team members to assist with program coordination and execution. This position works with internal and external administrative personnel to successfully carry out assignments and responsibilities.  This position also interacts with senior level professionals of investor companies and organizations in the community when executing business development programs.  Strong organization skills in scheduling, compliance, reporting, budgeting and planning are central in this position.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• Assisting the Senior Vice President of Business Development on daily/weekly tasks of calendar and contact management, expense/lobbyist reporting and other administrative functions.
• Coordination of a monthly committee for senior level investors (Business Development Advisory Committee) – scheduling, presentation preparation (PPT, Excel, Salesforce), membership tracking, meeting minutes, maintain confidentiality agreements
• Support planning and preparation of business development events including recruiting events, project meetings and other meetings/events
• Work directly with Regional Director of Business Development on coordination and preparation of quarterly meeting with regional parish economic development representatives
• Manage compliance and reporting of state grant program, Tier 1, which involves coordinating budgeting and planning with regional parish representatives and state agency
• Assist with sites development program for billing, invoicing and any inquiries as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Vice President of Business Development

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, economics or finance
• Or, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 1-2 years relevant job experience

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to use CRM software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort leading diverse groups of people to achieve tangible goals
• A positive presence and ability to work with a team