Great opportunity to be in the hub of association business, while supporting a thriving industry that creates essential everyday products from renewable and recyclable resources. 

Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Coordinator performs diverse administrative responsibilities supporting the Office of the President. The Coordinator serves as the assistant to the President & CEO and is responsible for managing their complex schedule. The position requires close coordination with departments across the organization as well as partner associations, external organizations and our members. Although this has been an established position, the selected individual will have an opportunity to elevate it to new heights. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs extensive calendar management for the president/CEO requiring interactions with internal and external stakeholders, executives, and assistants to coordinate a variety of meetings, conference calls and other appointments
• Assists with meeting preparation, speaking engagements, and travel arrangements
• Compiles and tracks list of items for CEO to review or complete daily; identifying and notating priority items
• Distributes communications on behalf of the president/CEO to members, prospective members and other audiences; drafts communications as needed
• Prepares expense reports, check requests and performs monthly corporate card reconciliation
• Prepares agendas for weekly team meetings, and other meetings as assigned
• Schedules and tracks membership visits with current and prospective members in coordination with membership team
• Ensures membership database is up to date (for assigned groups) 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Chief of Staff with special projects 
• Supports the Operations Department with internal community building and event planning 
• All other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred 
• Minimum of 1-2 years of office or administrative experience 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate standard business equipment
• Experience multitasking and working in a fast-paced environment

LOCATION: 

This is a hybrid position with in-office and remote work. The selected person will be expected to regularly work three days in the DC office at 11th and K Street, NW. In-office workdays may increase and decrease occasionally based on business needs.

WORKING AT AF&PA:

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) values diverse backgrounds and capabilities and invites all talented individuals to apply to be part of our team and support our culture and mission. We encourage the exchange of knowledge, innovative ideas and different perspectives to reach our goals and we support work/life balance. We offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick leave totaling 27-42 days per year, plus holidays
• 100%-85% paid CareFirst medical plans for employees (multiple options)
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 9% employer contribution after waiting period
• Free access to a new 7,000 sqft fitness center with Pelotons, Mirror Fitness, weights and more
• Plus dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account...

ABOUT AF&PA:

AF&PA serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recycle resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $350 billion in products annually and employs approximately 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states.