Job Description

Job ID: 513166

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Job Summary

CRH is seeking a polished Government Relations Executive Assistant to support the Executive Vice President, Government Relations . The individual should be very structured in their approach to carrying out their responsibilities while also being flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and situations. This role should typically be able to be handled during business hours. However, it does require a great deal of dedication and will require work before 8am or after 5pm, primarily to handle time sensitive communications and requests. This position involves substantial coordination of schedules and collating of input across a widely dispersed leadership group. The role provides support on interactions between business units and functions with external partners and vendors, and as such requires a great aptitude for solving problems and finding solutions.

Job Location

This is a remote role based in the Central or Eastern U.S. time zone(s)

Job Responsibilities

• Provides proactive, varied and confidential administrative support for the EVP and the Government Relations team
• Manages EVP's and Government Relations calendar of events
• Assists with site visits to company locations
• Assists the Government Relations team members with preparing PowerPoint, and Prezi presentations
• Book team travel (domestic and international)
• Prepares and tracks monthly expense reports
• Manages, segment and updates email lists
• Orders and distributes gifts when applicable (snack boxes, food delivery, gift cards)
• Secures restaurant and hotel reservations as needed
• Keeps executive informed and follows up on all assignments in a timely, effective, and efficient manner
• On and off-site meeting planning and support - including all logistics (catering, agenda, facilities, communications).
• Miscellaneous ad-hoc reporting and projects
• Interacts with high level executive and administrative assistants across the organization
• Organizes and maintains online documents, files, and records

Job Requirements

• Strong multi-tasking skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects and work well under time/other constraints
• 5 + years' experience working for a C-level executives organizing multiple priorities, calendars and projects
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks and projects
• Ability to handle confidential information, demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and good judgment
• Ability to be proactive and think strategically
• Focuses on quality in everything they do
• Works well under stress, can handle challenging situations and is flexible and able to switch gears comfortably
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal, one-on-one, as well as with small and medium size groups
• Must be able to receive feedback and handle constructive criticism
• Demonstrated experience in dealing effectively with all levels within an organization
• Customer focused - internal and external
• Takes initiative, demonstrates creative thinking in their problem solving, and is solution oriented and enjoys challenges
• Possesses a strong business sense and has an understanding of a large corporate structure, experience with a publicly held 10,000+ employees preferred
• Embodies high ethical standards and core values
• Maintains and projects a positive attitude
• Internationally and multi-culturally aware and sensitive
• Proficient in Concur and MS Office Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote
• May require up to 10% travel

Compensation

Base salary will range between $110-125k + bonus

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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