Administrative Assistant

Job TitleDuties:• Support the day-to-day functions of assigned projects by meeting deadlines; responding to incoming requests for information, maintaining electronic records and files, etc.• Create and prepare correspondence• Schedule appointments and coordinate department meetings,• Coordinate department travel arrangements, ensuring the coordination of information within the department• Professional demeanor required with the ability to interact with colleagues; corporate/business representatives, elected and appointed officials, members of the Board of Directors, and the general public;• Adhere to attendance and punctuality standards of the organization.• Such other duties as may be assigned as needed.Qualifications:• Evidence of effective time management skills required with success in being accountable for specific outcomes.• Exceptional office skills with the ability to multi-task various priorities,• Highly detailed-oriented,• College degree preferred;• Minimum of two years' experience in nonprofit development or prior experience in a non-profit or similar organization;• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills;• Strong attention to detail with accuracy and organizational skills required;• Willingness to take initiative to make improvements, enhance departmental efficiency, solve problems, take direction from multiple management sources, and effectively handle change;• Ability to be flexible and balance competing priorities while supporting and executing an event;• Ability to exercise sound judgement and work effectively under pressure;• Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion and confidentiality in all situations;• Must be available for overtime/flexible scheduling and periodic travel• Ability to speak Spanish, a plus