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Administrative Assistant

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South Bend, IN, USA
Full-time

To further the mission of the YMCA through providing administrative support and assistance to maximize the effectiveness of the Executive Team.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Works with Executive Team to coordinate and execute special projects in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, philosophy, and vision of the YMCA of Michiana; engage staff, Board members, volunteers, community members and other agencies in the mission of the organization.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the organization’s Board of Directors through such tasks as preparing Board meeting agendas and packets, attending meetings, preparing minutes, maintaining corporate records, and acting as a liaison between the Board and organization’s staff.
  • Maintains all pertinent data/material required for productive reporting, including donor records and program impact on web-based data management systems.
  • Works with staff and volunteers to plan and execute events.
  • Assists in planning, coordinating and setting up for committee meetings and event functions.
  • Creates an environment where the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility are followed by all staff.
  • Able to communicate to others how the YMCA supports kids, adults, and families in the community.  
Educational Background: 
Associates Degree or a higher in a relevant field
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5 years of successful work experience in a like position.
  • Highly-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and Google Systems required.
  • Three years or more of related experience working in an administrative role.
  • Three years or more of demonstrated expertise in planning and implementing special projects. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $11.94 - $14.92

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Apr 20 2018
Active Until: 
May 20 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit