Senior Administrative Specialist, Public Relations Assistant

• Provide integral support to Duke Energy's Government & Community Relations department
• Support district managers and vice presidents in community relations
• Prepares correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
• Prepares and updates functional reports or records requiring compilation of information from multiple sources
• Receives, screens and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail and e-mail
• Maintains files and calendars
• Arranges business travel, coordinating meeting arrangements, and tracking expenses
• Supports regional volunteer coordination
• Assists with social media monitoring
• Supports NC storm/emergency preparedness plan pre/during/post event
• Manages foundation grant inquiries and processing
• Processes invoices
• Monitors and manages all emails and calls into the NC Environmental Justice account
• Assists with time entry for the North Carolina State President’s organization
• Ensures accuracy of community relations managers’ key contact lists
• Updates individual budget reports for community relations managers

• High School Diploma/GED
• Eight (8) years minimum of related work experience
• Prior strong administrative or secretarial experience
• Strong computer skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite applications, including Excel and Power Point
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (both written and oral) in a clear, concise and effective manner
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, ensuring tasks are done with accuracy
• Ability to effectively interface with multiple across a department, e.g. managers, supervisors, employees
• Experience working in a fast-paced, demanding environment with changing conditions

Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ensures accuracy in documentation and reporting while maintaining effective relationships across various levels of the organization.

• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Strong Administrative Experience
• Effective Communication Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Multi-Tasking Ability

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Report Preparation
• Data Compilation
• Invoice Processing

• Effective Communication
• Detail Orientation
• Prioritization
• Interpersonal Skills

• High School Diploma
• GED

• Community Relations
• Government Relations
• Volunteer Coordination
• Emergency Preparedness
• Environmental Justice