What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant, US Mobilization position at International Justice Mission?
InternationalJustice Mission (IJM)is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at workworldwideinover30offices. Together we areon a missiontorescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve.We provide professional excellencewithjoy and celebration to all those we serve.
Forover25 years, IJM has pioneered the workto protectvulnerable people from violence.9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% forvery largepopulations of people in poverty.As we grow to expand our impact toprotect 500 million people from violence, weareseekinganAdministrative Assistant, US Mobilizationto develop and improve the operational structures, processes and procedures that allow the team to scale the number and quality of relationships with supporters, volunteers, students and partners.
This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) iflocatedin the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to Sr. Officer, US Mobilization and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Mobilization Operations and Team Management
Serve as a primary internal point of contact for Mobilization team;
Manage all contracts and invoice processes, ensuringtimelyapprovals and alignment with budget and partner expectations;
Manage the Mobilization inbox(es), ensuringtimely, professional responses and that all opportunities are captured and routed appropriately;
Coordinate team rhythms, including staff meetings, planning sessions, and key internal communications;
Support development and execution of team onboarding processes and resources fornew staff, interns, and key volunteers;
Support Mobilization team members in ensuringaccurateand up to date records of key engagements and events within Salesforce CRM;
Communication
Assistin the development of communication materials, including presentations, emails, meeting briefs, and partnership proposals;
Oversee the catalog of external resources and materials;
Support the Champion, Student, and Peer to Peer audiences through external campaign communications and onboarding processes;
Events and Logistics
Assistin planning and executing in-person team meetings and team-building activities;
Oversee warehouse and inventory management for print,eventand campaign materials; coordinate shipping and fulfillment for campaigns,eventsand conferences;
Participation in IJM's community of spiritual formation.
1-3 years of project,programor operation management desired;
Bachelor's degree in related field (communication, non-profit management, etc.);
Proventrack recordof managing multiple projects with competing deadlines;
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office suite of tools;
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly to the effective use of technology tools;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Proficient in problem-solving,planningand implementation skills; and
Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles' Creed.
Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
Self-starter with strong initiative;
Disciplined with priorities;
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
Willingness to take on new challenges;
Flexible, collaborative, and eager to support others;
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
Adept at creative problem solving.
Upload Resume, CoverLetter& Statement of Faith* inone PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter orsubmittedas a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefitsin the DC metro area
Retirement benefitoptions
Paid leave starting at23 days
12holidays (plusearly releasethe day prior)
Daily, quarterly,and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidateselectionis based on technical competence, recruitment,selectionand hiring criteria subject to assessing thecandidatesvalue congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM,we'recommitted to building a diverse workforce through fair andequitableemployment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, maritalstatusor political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, wetruly believethat the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritualdisciplines together daily.That'swhy we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.
IJMrequiresa background check, policeclearanceand thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.