What are the responsibilities and job description for the Philanthropy Administrative Assistant I - San Diego Zoo position at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance?
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support of moderate difficulty, coordinates various office activities, and does not formally supervise support staff. This position reports to a Manager/Supervisor.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Provide daily administrative support for assigned team and support other teams as needed.
- Review and distribute mail and emails from assigned accounts to appropriate contacts.
- Follow procedures to produce and process a variety of reports, documents, and invoices; maintain and update files and databases.
- Greet, screen, and assist visitors/callers.
- Schedule assigned director's/manager's calendar, arrange meetings, and take minutes as required.
- Organize and prepare operational materials and routine correspondence.
- May assign work schedules to staff as appropriate and provide lead guidance to administrative staff.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This position supports the Philanthropy Events team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position will support multiple team members, field donor inquiries through both phone and email, and help prepare correspondence, and other materials for high-capacity donors. Tasks will require candidate to perform duties onsite. Support at donor events is required. Candidates may be asked to complete a writing sample as part of the interview process.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Must have at least one year of relevant experience.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
- Able to work with others effectively in a diverse environment.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
- Hourly Rate: $21.26
Salary : $21