ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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About the job

posted this job on 05/16/08

Motivated, resourceful college grad with excellent people and communication skills to assist executive team in support and follow-up on day-to-day business activities. Strong writing skills required to support Communications and Public Relations efforts. Position requires someone who is flexible, diplomatic and enjoys working with people. Candidate should be highly organized, detail oriented with a strong work ethic. Interest in Native American affairs desirable. Independent and reliable worker, must prioritize effectively. Office in Los Feliz, with occasional travel to Sacramento area. Pleasant work environment. Good benefits. The position reports to the CEO and Communications Director.

•Performs general administrative functions and assists in day-to-day operations
•Manages calendar, daily correspondence, schedules meetings and coordinates travel arrangements for CEO and Director of Communications
•Liaison with PR and design firms, coordinating activities and project status
•Assists in coordinating production of communications materials, meetings and special events
•Writing for business correspondence, marketing materials and newsletter
•Coordinates production of internal monthly newsletter
•Manages and coordinates Board commitments and communications for CEO
•Prioritizes and distributes incoming correspondence and general mail and maintains archives
•Responsible for executing proper communication of critical and confidential information -must understand and respect confidentiality
•Maintains database for meetings, events, mailings

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Communications, government, political science or related field
• 3 years experience in Communications/ PR position
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal and business etiquette skills
• Self-motivated, positive, calm personality
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Some Mac experience also helpful