Staff Assistant

Staff Assistant Echo Canyon Consulting - 4.3 Phoenix, AZ Job Details $40,000 - $55,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Social media platforms Driver's License Managing projects Full Job Description Position Overview Echo Canyon Consulting (ECC) is a 20+ person public affairs and political consulting firm based in downtown Phoenix. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Staff Assistant to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support across the firm. The Staff Assistant plays a central role in keeping our principals, client teams, and office running smoothly — managing calendars and travel, drafting correspondence, monitoring media, maintaining databases, supporting community engagement, and assisting with event coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with an interest in public affairs, government relations, political campaigns, or issue advocacy to gain broad exposure to the industry while contributing directly to the firm's client work. Core Responsibilities Administrative & Executive Support Manage scheduling, calendars, travel logistics, and expense reporting for the firm's principals. Prepare briefings, proofread materials, and maintain firm records, files, and databases. Manage office databases, purchase agreements, and office inventory. Help facilitate scheduling and requests to ensure the office remains responsive and helpful. Communications & Media Maintain press lists, monitor media coverage, draft reports, and post website updates. Keep the office informed of relevant news, political developments, trends, and community sentiment. Flag relevant coverage and emerging issues for internal awareness. Ensure consistent, professional representation of the firm in all external interactions. Community Engagement & Representation Represent the firm at community meetings, civic events, and public forums, as directed. Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, advocacy organizations, nonprofits, and constituents. Identify and elevate client and stakeholder concerns that may require attention or additional support. Event Planning & Strategic Coordination Plan, organize, and execute events, including roundtables, town halls, webinars, and community forums. Coordinate meetings and outreach activities across teams and external partners. Capture photos and video at events and suggest social media content. Collaborate with other teams to ensure client concerns inform advocacy and to amplify client work across the firm. Client Advocacy & Issue Monitoring Track local issues, trends, and political developments and provide timely updates to senior staff. Support cross-team efforts to advance client priorities and elevate community concerns. Additional Duties Travel occasionally throughout the Valley to support client work, events, and meetings. Work evenings and weekends as needed to support firm and client priorities. Other duties as assigned. Compensation & Benefits Compensation Annual salary of $40,000 to $55,000, paid bi-weekly (commensurate with experience). Leave & Time Off Paid annual leave / paid time off (PTO). Paid sick leave. Paid family and medical leave (FMLA) and parental leave. Federal holidays observed. Health & Insurance Benefits Health insurance. Supplemental dental and vision coverage through FEDVIP (benefeds.com). Life insurance options. Retirement & Additional Benefits 401(k) with employer matching. Company-sponsored parking. Company-sponsored professional development opportunities. Participate in Employee Profit-Sharing plan. To Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the position and relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Echo Canyon Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Minimum Qualifications (Required) Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Prior administrative, customer service, or related professional experience. Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and major social media platforms. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision. Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing to a collaborative team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated commitment to service, politics, and current events. Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to pass a criminal background check. Preferred Qualifications Event planning or production experience. Political campaign or issue advocacy experience. Familiarity with Arizona's political landscape. Congressional, political, nonprofit, or customer service experience. Experience with lobbying and compliance regulations is a plus. Working Conditions Based in-person at Echo Canyon Consulting HQ in downtown Phoenix, with regular travel throughout the Valley. Requires occasional work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends. Occasional national travel to professional development conferences, client meetings, and company events outside the Phoenix area, including to the firm's Alexandria, VA office, may be required.