Administrative Assistant Volunteer

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Description

Provide standard and complex administrative support to Chief Development Officer. Prepare reports and various correspondences. Support the administration of projects, programs, and/or processes applicable to the business unit. Coordinate various schedules for department or group program or services. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

  • Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings, events, program initiatives and travel itineraries.
  • May relieve other administrative staff in the unit during temporary absences.
  • Prepare and maintain memos, records, reports, data or correspondence for staff signature. Review correspondence for consistency with corporate policies and practices.  May assist in the development of presentations.
  • Perform general administrative duties such as maintaining and collecting data, coordinating the provision of organizational services (i.e. purchasing, supplies, catering, copying/printing), coordinating unit mail and communication flow, assisting in expenditure tracking and budget preparation.
  • Follow-up with partners to receive donations, thank partners, and provide disaster updates
  • Represent the Red Cross at United Way or other agency fairs
  • Perform a variety of complex administrative duties, with little supervision and exercising confidentiality.
  • Initiate, prepare, and edit written materials, correspondence, and reports using various software and/or database management applications.

Qualifications:

  • Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proficient typing skills required.
  • Ability to prepare and edit complex documents is preferred.
  • Courteous and professional demeanor
  • Comfortable interacting with people at all levels
  • Work independently
  • Task oriented with the ability to remain focused

1-5 hours/week; flexibility with schedule.

Must be able to have weekly check-in with Chief Development Officer.