Administrative Assistant

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YMCA of the USA
Boothbay Harbor, ME, United States
Full-time
Boothbay Region YMCA

The YMCA is seeking an experienced, energetic, and positive individual to join our team, with an ambition to excel.


This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Assists the Executive Director, the Board of Trustees and assigned staff leadership by providing routine as well as high-level administrative support that requires the use of discretion and independent judgment.  The Administrative Assistant will provide daily administrative support for projects meant to increase the capacity of the YMCA, such as board development, strategic planning, philanthropy, and operational support. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide confidential, executive-level support for the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and leadership staff, including calendar coordination, minutes, meeting logistics, and document preparation.
  • Maintain a positive, responsive and problem-solving mode in all interactions, continually building and maintaining relationships – increasing access, credibility and trust – with members, key stakeholders, the community, and staff team.
  • Follow best practices and protocols in all essential functions in terms of timely, quality, and effective administrative support.
  • Self-motivated, works well under pressure, and able to work with minimal instruction for routine tasks.
  • Ability to anticipate needs and be proactive in resolving issues. 
  • Willingness to learn and grow with the organization. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Bachelor's degree in social services, business or equivalent preferred.
  • Three or more years of related experience working as assistant to high level executives or administrators, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
  • Proficient in all standard business software.
  • Knowledgeable about office processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach.
  • Excellent public relations and communication skill
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
How to Apply: 
[email protected]
Job Function: 
Administrative Assistance / Clerical Work

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 31 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 1 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit