Community/Government Affairs Sr. Coordinator- Hybrid

Job Description

General Summary:

The Community/Government Affairs Sr. Coordinator provides a high level of administrative support in an efficient manner. Responsibilities include establishing work flow priority based on assessment of tasks and consideration of interdepartmental needs. The role performs work using discretion under minimal supervision. This role interacts with both internal and external contacts to coordinate departmental business needs including handling details of confidential and critical nature.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, tracks and manages the budget for all location-based sponsorships and corporate memberships related to the CEO and Vertex's giving strategy
• Tracks and processes sponsorship/membership applications from the Vertex Grants Committee's business
• Ensures timely communication with external partners to ensure payment, invoice and application submission through the Vertex portal
• Proactively coordinates calendars and schedules for the Community Affairs team
• Provides administrative support as needed to the Community Affairs team
• Works closely with Community Affairs team and Office of the CEO on event logistics (room setup, catering, greeting guests etc.)
• Provides project management support for all community affairs activities to ensure timely execution and cross-functional collaboration
• Provides guidance to the team for Vertex internal technologies such as iProcurement, Concur etc.
• Exercises judgment to optimize internal processes and procedures as related to maintaining sponsorships and memberships
• Possesses understanding of departmental and company policies
• Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport and credibility across all levels of the organization

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel etc.)
• Verbal and written communication skills to share information
• Ability to independently interpret policies and solve a range of routine issues
• Good judgement and ability in handling confidential information
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent attention to detail and diligent at following up.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative role or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Please note that Vertex requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees working in the U.S. as a condition of employment at Vertex, subject to medical, religious or other accommodations or exemptions required by law. We believe this requirement is vital to keeping everyone at Vertex and in our communities safe. This requirement applies to both existing and new employees who may at any time work on-site at a Vertex facility or visit another location on behalf of Vertex (e.g., conferences, customer visits, etc.), including all remote employees. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at (see application details).