Assistant Corporate Secretary

Provides legal advice/counsel to all NYPAs business and functional areas. Researches analyzes and interprets proposed and existing laws statutes and regulations. Identifies monitors and addresses issues of legal risk. Informs and contributes to the structuring drafting negotiating and/or approval of legal contracts letters of agreement policies and other documents.

The Assistant Corporate Secretary position assists in the oversight of the governance framework for the Authority and Canal Corporation. Assists in managing the Authority and Canal Boards the associated committees and advisory boards. Assists with initiating the Authoritys rulemaking and ratemaking activities; organizes and holds public hearings on matters requiring public consideration or public comments. Submits specified reports and filings to the Authorities Budget Office and the Office of the Comptroller as well as other agencies pursuant to various sections of Public Authorities Law and General Municipal Law. Monitors and ensures Board members compliance with numerous training requirements.

• Communicate regularly and build strong relationships with representatives of the various business units of the Authority and Canal Corporation as well as Board and committee members.
• Review presentations from various business units to be presented to the Board for accuracy and alignment with themes for the meetings.
• Provide administrative support for Corporate Secretarys Office Board of Trustees Economic Development Power Allocation Board (EDPAB) Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board (WNYPPAB) & Northern New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board (NNYPPAB) while maintaining discretion and confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Assist in scheduling pre- and post-meeting briefings; interviews; press statements and events tours and visits for board members.
• Assist in preparing meetings of the various boards and committees including coordinating meeting rooms and ensuring all supplies necessary for a successful meeting.
• Assist in the distribution of meeting materials to Board members staff and general public; converting meeting materials into various formats for posting from the CSO SharePoint site onto Boardvantage Powernet and external websites.
• Assist in ensuring that Western NY Northern NY and Recharge applications are available to members.
• Assist in drafting and editing PowerPoints memos and reports.
• Assist in additional duties including filing annual reports preparing for public hearings and forums drafting minutes and tracking members mail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including writing and proof-reading.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone exhibiting a high level of professionalism.
• Able to coordinate and plan events.
• Knowledgeable regarding navigating online board portals.
• Proficient in using technology including but not limited to DocuSign and Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).

Bachelors degree with relevant work experience

or

• Associates Degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred

At more senior levels travel a minimum of 5 times a year within NY State.