Communications Assistant

The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is seeking a full-time Assistant to join our Communications and Marketing team. This position reports to the Vice President of Communications and Marketing Strategy and provides administrative support to the Division, including:
• Assisting in multiple projects/initiatives
• Coordinating meeting and travel arrangements
• Performing daily operations of the Division
The successful candidate will be a self-starting, service-oriented professional who is able to take direction from various members of management while working in a fast-paced environment and remaining focused on deadlines. Our ideal candidate will also possess a high degree of dependability and professionalism to effectively and efficiently complete administrative and specialized tasks.

Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree preferred (High school diploma or GED required) with at least five years of administrative experience (specific experience in a Communications and/or Marketing environment a plus)
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in an organized and efficient manner
• Must maintain confidentiality and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Preferred, but not required: Knowledge of healthcare nomenclature as well as experience writing copy, generating messages and/or working with social media.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including a 401(k) Plan. Qualified candidates are requested to send a resume and salary/history requirements in confidence to hanyshr@hanys.org (preferred) or:
Human Resources
Healthcare Association of New York State
One Empire Drive
Rensselaer, NY 12144

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