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Administrative Assistant - Operations

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New York, NY, USA
Full-time

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) HQ Office seeks qualified candidates for an Administrative Assistant position. This is an exempt, full-time, remote position that supports/reports to the Associate Director of Operations.  In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the mission and vision of the Society across various project.

Areas of Responsibility: 

About the Position (REMOTE):

You’ll have the opportunity to work across various departments and projects in support of the Associate Director of Operations, impacting the organization on a daily basis, including:

  • Board of Directors – provide support to the Associate Director in preparation of Board Materials and reports
  • Graphic Design & Video Production – assist with development and creation of graphic design assets as related to the annual meeting, education, marketing, website, social media, and other areas
  • Committees – participate in and provide staff administrative support for various Society Committees  
  • Volunteer Management – solicit, collect, organize, and track volunteer applications; ensure service records are maintained
  • Web Environments – review and provide basic updates to the SCC website; SCC speaker database; review associated chapter microsites on a regular basis for accurate information
  • Marketing – execution and delivery of marketing communications, emails, and social media posts
  • Administrative - general administrative support
Educational Background: 
Associate degree in a business-related field; experience may be substituted at a 2:1 ratio if no degree
Skills/Experience: 
  • Soft skills:  ability to maintain confidentiality when needed; problem-solver; self-starter; superior customer service skills; strong attention to detail; can-do, team-player who contributes to projects and tasks to meet overall goals of the organization.
  • Technical skills:  proficiency in MS Office; Adobe Acrobat Suite; MAC suite tools for video and graphic design preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience:  minimum of three (3) years in a high-level administrative or coordinator role with experience in operations, customer service, and project management
  • Education:  Associate degree in a business-related field; experience may be substituted at a 2:1 ratio if no degree
  • Travel:  ability to travel domestically, as required or requested (10% or less)
  • Language:  fluent in English
Compensation/Benefits: 

What’s In It For You:

  • $50-54K annual salary, depending on experience
  • Employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
  • Annual 401(k) employer contribution of 7.5% (straight contribution, not a match)
  • Generous holiday and PTO schedule
  • Remote position – no commuting!
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Work with an awesome HQ team and passionate volunteers in advancing cosmetic science

Organization Info

Society of Cosmetic Chemists

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY
Annual Budget : 
$1-5M
Size: 
1-10 employees
Founded: 
1945
About Us
Mission: 

Established in 1945, the SCC represents nearly 6,000 cosmetics and personal care industry professionals in 19 chapters throughout Greater North America working in all fields of cosmetic science, including formulation, R&D, consulting, raw materials, packaging, academia, marketing, technical sales, regulatory, claims, testing, and more. Our mission is to share scientific information, innovation, and research through education, events, and publications. We are the brains behind the beauty and personal care products you use every day!

Programs: 
  • Scientific education programs & resources
  • Publications
  • Events/Meetings - locally & nationally sponsored
Why Work For Us?: 

We are an organization that cares about its employees.  We value work-life balance, team work, and are passionate about the people and industry we serve.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 3 2023
Active Until: 
Apr 3 2023
Hiring Organization: 
Society of Cosmetic Chemists
industry: 
Nonprofit