Coordinator, Government Relations

Sutter Health • Emeryville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Government Relations Coordinator provides coordination and operational support for government relations and broader external affairs activities across the Bay Area. This role supports a wide range of projects, initiatives, and engagements, helping ensure work is organized, timelines are met, and communications are effectively coordinated across internal teams and external partners. The Coordinator assists with project management tasks, event planning and execution, meeting coordination, and stakeholder engagement efforts, including support for employee engagement and volunteer activities. The role also works closely with Community Health and Community Relations partners to support initiatives that advance community engagement and organizational priorities. Responsibilities include tracking projects and deliverables, coordinating logistics for meetings and events, preparing materials, maintaining schedules and records, and supporting communication with public officials, community organizations, and internal partners. This position supports the Bay Area External Affairs team and collaborates with cross-functional partners to advance external initiatives and programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and strong follow-through.
The person selected for this role must live a commutable distance to the Emeryville office. This is NOT a remote role and we cannot consider candidates out of the area.

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, proficient organizational skills and analytical thinker.
• Ability to rapidly assimilate and synthesize information and thrive in an evolving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive and accurate technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with financial reports, track financial data and evaluate metrics.
• Knowledge of public policy, the political process, government and community affairs and event coordination.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Bachelor's in Public Policy or a related field
• 2 years recent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• A significant understanding of community-based organizations would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Tracking projects and deliverables
• Coordinating logistics for meetings and events
• Preparing materials
• Maintaining schedules and records
• Supporting communication with public officials, community organizations, and internal partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level