Communications Assistant (Associate) - Michigan Municipal League

Do you care about where you live and want to be a part of a passionate team who cares as well? The Michigan Municipal League believes our communities play a critical role in all our lives. We believe in vibrant downtowns, great parks, strong local services, and creating the places we all want to live and work in. We believe strong communities have the power to support economic and social opportunities for all residents, including traditionally marginalized groups. If this sounds like something you believe in too, then our association might be the place for you.

The Michigan Municipal League (the League) is seeking a skilled administrative professional to serve as the Communications Associate within our Marketing & Communications (MarComm) team. The approximate starting salary range for this position is $42,000 - $47,000 depending on qualifications. Our ideal candidate delivers outstanding administrative support and is a motivated self-starter with great initiative and problem-solving skills. They can easily take on new challenges and effectively juggle multiple priorities while delivering superior customer service. Incredible organization and attention to detail is a must. A sense of humor will come in handy as will a willingness to jump in to do what's needed (we all do).

If you were working for us, here are just some things you would do:

• Serve as the central point person for administrative functions within the MarComm department. Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, collaborate with other departments, assist with light bookkeeping, and prepare and proofread documents, presentations, and other materials using established writing style. Create, update, and maintain various databases, schedules, and electronic and paper files.
• Coordinate onsite educational programs and webinars, assists in the planning and execution of larger meetings, conferences, and events, and participates with on-site coordination and logistics. Set up and close events in League database, prepare event materials, and pack, load/unload boxes, and completes related tasks.
• Provides support to the overall marketing and communication efforts. Coordinates and completes mass printing and mailing of marketing pieces, maintains and updates photography files, participates in quality control efforts, and maintains an inventory of departmental supplies.
• Receives internal requests for communication services and forwards to appropriate team members for completion. Coordinates with project contributors and stakeholders on project status and expectations to ensure timely completion using established workflow systems.
• Provide excellent customer service to colleagues and members
• Herd cats. There will be a lot of different people, personalities, and priorities working with this position so being able to juggle them all harmoniously is a must.

About You: Our ideal candidate will have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Education and or training equivalent to an associate's degree is preferred.
• Prior experience in an administrative support role or related field is required. Previous experience working with event planning or in a non-profit setting will be helpful.
• Intermediate skill working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to quickly gain proficiency in project and communications programs (i.e., Monday.com, Smartsheet, Constant Contact, Google Analytics, etc.) is required.
• Superior customer service and interpersonal communication skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and priorities with a high sense of urgency to meet deadlines is required.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of the team and perform a variety of critical tasks.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with different personalities and individuals at all levels.
• Ability to live in Michigan to support the great state we represent.

About Us:

The Michigan Municipal League is a non-profit association and member organization of 500+ cities, villages and urban townships dedicated to making Michigan's communities better by thoughtfully innovating programs, energetically connecting ideas and people, actively serving members with resources and services, and passionately inspiring positive change for Michigan's communities. Through advocacy at the state and federal level, we proactively represent municipalities to help them sustain highly livable, desirable, and unique places within the state. We create and offer services and events to our members in order to help educate and inspire them to remain focused on their passion for the areas they represent. To learn more about the League, visit: www.mml.org

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The League is an equal opportunity employer that cares deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to creating a welcoming workplace for all.

Our commitment to DEI is born out of respect and admiration for the rich and vibrant composition of our members, the family of communities in Michigan. As the association representing these communities with one voice, we know that voice is strong because of the unique gifts and perspectives each possess. That is why we celebrate differences and work to create systems and practices that ensure inclusivity and equity while rejecting and dismantling those that propagate discord and division. This is a duty we proudly accept. We will continue to resource our efforts by shaping our organization and culture to reflect our DEI commitment and values, something we believe is a mindset first and milestone second.

Here's What We Have to Offer:

We are looking for people who believe in our mission to help communities around the state. In return, we offer a stable, energetic, and fun atmosphere to support your work and career growth. In fact, we've received awards for our people-first culture!

In addition to being such a great place to work, the League also offers a flexible work environment, including remote work options and a generous approach to paid time off. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including platinum-level health insurance plans, retirement savings plans with a generous employer match, and a variety of other benefit offerings.

Interested in Joining our Team?

Please fill out our quick application to get started. All finalists will be subject to a background examination. Michigan law requires applicants to request confidentiality if desired.