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Our client, a non-profit located in Midtown, Manhattan, is seeking to hire a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support the Marketing team. The person in this role will report to and take direction from the Lead Executive Assistant. This position is a hybrid position that will last for at least 6 months; the hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm with a one-hour lunch.
Responsibilities:
- Provide senior managers with timely, proactive, high-quality administrative support, such as:
- Managing complex calendars, scheduling internal and external appointments, meetings and calls.
- Making travel plans, reservations and arrangements.
- Sorting and prioritizing mail, taking phone messages, returning calls, and responding to email.
- Preparing monthly expense reports and administrative check requests; processing expense/check requests for consultants, vendors and others.
- Drafting, editing and proofreading contracts, presentations, correspondence and other materials in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Provide general administrative support, including copying, filing, record keeping, and back-up coverage for other assistants.
- Support research, data management and reporting needs. This includes database queries, contact management, metrics tracking, maintaining a pipeline of prospective investees, and transcribing notes from meetings.
- Support internal and external meetings and events which may include: scheduling; engaging with investees, consultants, and vendors as needed; managing onsite or offsite conference room reservations, catering, meeting materials, and audio-visual requirements; ensure video/conference call lines are reserved, helping to set up and reposition furniture. Provide similar support for larger off-site events as needed.
- Support the production and conveyance of materials for internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, drafting and revising documents, compiling materials into PDF format and creating hard-copy binders for distribution.
- Take on short-term administrative projects as directed.
Qualifications:
- Aligned with the organization’s mission core values including a commitment to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
- At least two years of administrative assistant experience
- A quick study with excellent administrative and organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as with a team.
- A helpful thought partner able to integrate work across multiple areas, suggest process improvements, and take charge of assigned activities.
- Sound judgment, including the ability to use and show discretion, make sometimes difficult decisions independently and effectively problem solve.
- Excellent communications skills, including writing, proofreading, presenting in group settings, and communicating effectively in person, electronically or by phone.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a professional and genial demeanor, and the ability to work with people with different backgrounds and experiences.
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new software quickly, and experience with the following or similar tools:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with merges, tables, track changes and document review, document formatting and layout;
- Microsoft Outlook, including calendars, meeting scheduling and invites, distribution groups;
- Asana; internet research; and experience integrating various technology tools.
Hourly rate:
- $35/hr
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