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Executive Assistant

Mississippi Power Co
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Executive Assistant - Washington, DC

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This position resides in the Governmental Affairs Office of Southern Company and is responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Senior Vice Presidents of Legislative Affairs and Regulatory Affairs. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the administrative field supporting an officer level employee in a corporate or government environment. This position requires exceptional organizational and decision-making skills. They must be a self-starter and possess the ability and desire to work through changing priorities with minimal supervision.

The duties performed include but are not limited to :

  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings
  • Processing expense reports
  • Production of meeting materials
  • Calendar maintenance
  • Handling travel arrangements
  • Assisting with in-office events
  • Handling confidential information
  • Assisting with communications projects including social media accounts and updating & sending mass email newsletters
  • Other administrative and office tasks as assigned

This position is located in northwest Washington, D.C. area near Capitol Hill and is an in-person position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education :

  • College degree required
  • Job Experience :

  • Minimum of 2 years administrative experience desired
  • Previous experience with Outlook, PowerPoint, iExpense, Excel, Photoshop, and graphics editing preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to coordinate and work with other Government Affairs staff
  • Excellent time management, planning, organization, decision making, and problem-solving skills
  • Flexible, multi-task oriented with the ability to meet deadlines and complete work with minimum supervision
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (telephone, verbal, and written)
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal / external customers and co-workers
  • Strong business acumen and ability to interact with executives
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other applications
  • Behavioral Attributes :

  • Candidate must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance.
  • Committed to a safe work environment
  • Professional demeanor
  • Positive and pleasant attitude
  • Team player
  • Self-motivated with the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
  • Proactive
  • Anticipates problems and makes improvements to head them off
  • Southern Company (NYSE : SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental, and social progress for tomorrow.

    Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional / social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus / awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here.

    Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

    Job Identification : 9730

    Job Category : Administrative & Clerical

    Job Schedule : Full time

    Company : Southern Company Services

    Pay Range : 69,018.00 - 94,900.30 USD Hourly : Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.

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    Salary : $69,018 - $94,900

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