Administrative Assistant III - Richmond

American Red Cross • Richmond, VA

2d • $25 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: We have an opening on our Donor Services team for an Administrative Assistant to support our Virginia and Kentucky Regional leadership teams. This is a onsite position at our facility at 2825 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA. As an employee at the American Red Cross, you could be on the front lines of making a positive impact on our community. Join our non-profit organization, where your heart and mind go to work!

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 5 years of related administrative experience required.
• Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including training and presentation skills, are required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient typing skills required.
• Ability to work on a team.

Nice To Haves

• Outlook & Microsoft Suite Experience Highly Preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & TEAMS Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain memos, records, reports, data or correspondence for staff signature.
• Review correspondence for consistency with corporate policies and practices.
• 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.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and associated expenses
• Screen telephone and office callers and resolve routine inquiries.
• Answer routine requests and direct others to the supervisor, appropriate staff member, or another office.
• Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings, events, program initiatives, and travel itineraries.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year, based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees