Position Summary

Title: Principal(s) Scheduler and Organizational Support
Location: Washington, DC
Classification: Full Time
Salary: $45,000

Venn Strategies is a fast-paced, nationally recognized full-service government and public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. Our track record of success is a function of our broad array of working relationships, our strategic expertise and our impeccable bipartisan reputation across the policy and political spectrum.

We offer our clients a wide range of deliverables focused on advocacy, issue management, coalition management, grassroots engagement, alliance development and strategic advisory services. Specializing in matters of health care, tax, economic policy, financial services, trade and critical infrastructure, our firm strikes a critical balance providing the depth and breadth of a major political powerhouse, combined with the personal attention and engagement that only a principal driven boutique can offer. Venn is looking for an entry level employee who has experience in coordinating special events, scheduling and planning. Maybe you were in charge of scheduling tours for your college, or put together events for a campus organization,
if so, this might be a great opportunity for you.

Venn is a fast-paced environment and your work will require extreme focus and excellent attention to detail. You will be scheduling for four (4) principals, some more heavily than others, which will include coordinating meetings and lunches, sending invitations and meeting requests, booking travel and accommodations and working with others. You will also work with our programs team helping plan and organize events. This could entail scheduling on a mass scale, negotiating contracts, research, compiling programs, creating agendas and extensive follow-up. You should be a self-starter and take direction with accurate execution. The ideal candidate will have the acumen to understand the larger picture and foresee needs, potential problems or offer suggestions to make a more successful event.

If you believe you are the perfect fit, please send in your resume to job@vennstrategies.com with Scheduler in the subject line.

EEOC Statement
Venn’s employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.
Venn is an equal opportunity employer. If you require an alternative method of application or screening, please contact Human Resources

Position Summary

Title: Front Desk and Client Services Associate
Location: Washington, DC
Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Classification: Full Time

Venn Strategies is a fast-paced, nationally recognized full-service government and public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. Our track record of success is a function of our broad array of working relationships, our strategic expertise and our impeccable bipartisan reputation across the policy and political spectrum. We offer our clients a wide range of deliverables focused on advocacy, issue management, coalition management, grassroots engagement, alliance development and strategic advisory services. Specializing in matters of health care, tax, economic policy, financial services, trade and critical infrastructure, our firm strikes a critical balance providing the depth and breadth of a major political powerhouse, combined with the personal
attention and engagement that only a principal-driven boutique can offer.

Venn is seeking a Front Desk and Client Services Associate for a fast-paced office. The ideal candidate will be punctual, have a pleasant and professional demeanor with a strong desire to learn. Venn is looking to mentor a young professional on office management and operations in addition to exposing them to politics and the political process. Candidates should possess excellent time management skills with the ability to set priorities, enjoy greeting guests and working with staff. Attention to detail and follow-through are an absolute must as this is a crucial member of the Operations Team. The responsibilities listed below should be skills that come naturally as these are essential aspects of the role.

Responsibilities:
• Office operations including opening and closing (8:30AM – 6PM)
• Stock, supply and keep tidy common areas like the kitchen, supply room, lobby, etc.
• Answer phones, greet clients and guests
• Sort and deliver mail
• Reconciling credit card statements

Venn is a fast-paced environment, so a sense of urgency is fundamental. We are looking for someone who is a problem solver, takes initiative and prides themselves on accomplishing goals. The individual at the front desk is the first impression for clients, visitors and staff, so intrinsically, a friendly and professional demeanor is a must have.

80% of time spent on support the Operations Team with:
• on-site event and meeting set up
• IT, office telecommunications, equipment, etc.
• locate or re-locate staff workspaces
• open and close the office including housekeeping items like coffee set up and break down; load, run and
unload the dishwasher; put items away and stock the refrigerators
• maintaining par level and stock for office supplies
• web-site updates
• reconcile bills, sort and distribute invoices, create reports
• other requests as made

20% of time may be spent on client work doing research and writing and any other assignment that isn’t deadline-driven.
Required:
• Professional and friendly demeanor
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Common sense
• Solution driven
• Resourceful
• Proficient in Office 365

How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to job@vennstrategies.com. Please put “Front Desk and Client Services Associate” in the subject line.

EEOC Statement
Venn’s employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law. Venn is an equal opportunity employer. If you require an alternative method of application or screening, please contact Human Resources