Overview

We are Edison Electric Institute, the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 235 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States. In addition to our U.S. members, EEI has more than 65 international electric companies, with operations in more than 90 countries, as International Members, and hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.

Our Operating Principles are designed to foster growth and to enable every employee to harness and demonstrate the Power by Association that EEI represents. We will always:

• Create a Positive and Satisfying Work Environment – We will work together to create an environment that fosters professional growth.
• Deliver High-Quality Service – We must be motivated to provide member service that is prompt, responsive, accurate, and credible.
• Demonstrate Teamwork – We must embrace the concept of teamwork as achieved through effective communication, mutual respect, trust, creation of a sense of camaraderie, and cooperation on all tasks to meet customer needs.
• Focus on Results – We must set priorities, seek results, and devise, manage, and use creative ways to define and to measure success in achieving those results effectively and efficiently.
• Provide Value – We must strive to provide value to our member companies.
• Put Our Customers First – Our primary customers are our member companies. Each of us must work to deliver quality service in a positive and professional manner and must strive to exceed customer expectations every time a service is provided.
• Take Initiative – We are all empowered to take individual initiative and informed risk and to accept accountability in meeting the needs of our customers and of each other.

Responsibilities

Our Office of General Counsel has a new opening for an Executive Assistant to the General Counsel and Office of General Counsel providing general legal and administrative support and event planning. The incumbent would also assist with managing the implementation of budget and accounting practices for OGC.

Duties

• Administer the Standards of Conduct and Anti-Manipulation web-based training programs, including marketing to potential customers and providing customer service to potential and existing vendors.
• Coordinate vendor fulfillment of customer requests, including new customer set-ups, customization, and upgrades.
• Act as first point of contact to vendors for the purpose of troubleshooting and assisting with resolving technical issues.
• Manage CLE application in over 30 states.
• Research and develop content for monthly community meetings; summarize key meeting takeaways for distribution to stakeholders.
• Take the lead in planning OGC meetings such as biannual legal conferences, and cybersecurity law conferences; manage attendee and speaker registration, distribution of meeting materials, conference space, and meeting events (meals, equipment, guest services, etc.).
• Maintain Legal Committee and related EEI member contact lists.
• Serve as OGC budget coordinator to include managing PO’s, invoice administration, and day-to-day vendor oversight.
• Manage electronic databases of templates and other documents.
• Process mail and maintain mailing lists.
• Provide general administrative support as necessary.
• Assist General Counsel with scheduling meetings and calls with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage requests from member company GCs to survey other members on topics of interest.

Qualifications

• 3 -5 years of relevant experience such as regulatory compliance, and adapting to new regulatory frameworks
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of energy industry policy issues
• Ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in individual and group settings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with strong customer service, conflict management, and interpersonal skills
• Planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Meeting coordination and facilitation skills
• Ability to handle multiple duties and emergent work in a professional, timely manner

The salary range for this role begins at $79,000. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. EEI also offers an annual performance incentive which is prorated for mid-year start dates. This incentive is typically up to 10% of base salary. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

Office Protocol

This is a hybrid position which requires the incumbent to reside in the District of Columbia metropolitan area and come into the office a minimum of three days each week with two of the mandatory days being Tuesday and Wednesday.