CIPL Business and Communications Specialist

The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL) at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a leading global privacy and data policy think and do tank working at the intersection of law, policy and technology with a membership comprising more than 85 multinational companies across a broad range of industry sectors. Since being founded in 2001, we have served as a partner of business leaders, regulators and policymakers developing global solutions for responsible and beneficial data use. CIPL:

• INFORMS via publications, member events and public forum;
• CONNECTS global industry and government leaders;
• SHAPES the future of data policy and strategy; and
• CREATES innovative solutions and elevates best practices.

CIPL’s leadership and staff are globally recognized thought leaders. They include former senior public and private sector professionals with extensive global and national experience in developing, interpreting, implementing, and enforcing laws, policies, and corporate governance programs relevant to the data economy.

CIPL is looking for a Communications and Business Specialist in our Washington, DC office. The Communications & Business Specialist will support CIPL leadership to provide strategic, commercial and practical business development and communications support to advance CIPL’s strategic and commercial priorities.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Business Strategy & Project Management and Operations

1. Analyzes member engagement across all CIPL activities (e.g. events, requests from CIPL team, calls, and input to CIPL publications), and makes recommendations to Director of Finance, Operations and Business Development on innovative ways to increase member participation.
2. Analyzes and uses project management expertise to track all CIPL project plans and communicates status of all relevant deadlines and deliverables to CIPL staff regularly throughout the lifecycle of each respective project in order to achieve project goals.
3. Works closely with Director of Finance, Operations and Business Development to compare CIPL membership revenue and member engagement in order to gauge the probability of obtaining membership price increases. Sends relationship- based invoices to a portion of CIPL’s membership.
4. Helps manage portfolio of CIPL accounts and ensures timely collection on invoices prior to end of each fiscal year.
5. Analyzes CIPL business operations and works with CIPL Team and the firm’s Information Technology team to propose and implement new technology solutions to increase the efficiency of CIPL operational processes.
6. Manages and analyzes the CIPL database while assuming accountability for the quality of all communications lists, with special attention to updating incorrect contact information in a timely manner so that lists are current and accurate.
7. Manages CIPL’s calendar of events including the logistics, communications and execution of all in-person and virtual events. Oversees registration processes, handles event-related expenses, prepares agendas, name badges and other meeting materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five years professional experience analyzing administration of complex initiatives, preferably in a membership based non-profit/trade association. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other firm software applications (e.g., HubSpot). Strong understanding of event planning helpful.

Other Minimum Qualifications: A demonstrated ability to use one’s own initiative to complete job responsibilities with little supervision. Accurate typing, strong word processing skills, ability to generate a large volume of high-quality work and pay strict attention to detail. Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills. Spelling, punctuation, and use of grammar must be of high quality. Must exercise initiative in problem solving and be capable of making sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions and be multiple task oriented. Must have ability to train others and work efficiently and accurately. Must present a positive, professional image and show initiative to suggest or implement creative measures to benefit the firm. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Advanced knowledge of firm resources and procedures. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or ad