Provides support for national and state campaigns, initiatives, and programs. Provides primarily administrative support to all aspects of state work, including communications, advocacy, community outreach, and member and volunteer engagement. Provides support with the coordination of programs or issue-related projects. Researches programmatic or issue-related areas and resolves, as appropriate. Utilizes a high degree of technological aptitude in support of office requirements.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Provides day-to-day administrative and logistical support for the state team. Trains and/or supports staff and volunteer application of systems and technologies in support of organizational goals and objectives in keeping with AARP policies and procedures.
- Provides support for state and national campaign advocacy work. Supports all state advocacy work including assistance with coordination of all work during legislative session. Coordinate Springfield AARP volunteer advocate schedules, lodging, and occasionally assist Springfield team on pre and post volunteer briefing meetings.
- Researches programmatic or issue-related areas and resolves, as appropriate. Utilizes a high degree of technological aptitude in support of office requirements.
- Provides support for all local outreach and advocacy work in downstate Illinois that is led and directed by the Springfield office. Supports the volunteers and volunteer work conducted in all local community work.
- Acts as the first point of contact in the Springfield office for AARP members, the public, volunteers, and vendors. Answers general questions about AARP’s programs, products & services and directs members and the public to the appropriate departments as needed.
- Answers state e-mails, phone calls and maintains the Springfield office, including inventory supply monitoring and organization.
- Maintains project/activity work plans and calendars along with the State Office master calendar. Manages conference room reservation schedules and provides assistance to partner organizations during use of meeting space. Coordinates activities to support the various programs and events. Serves as a resource person to staff and volunteers. Participates in team meetings, maintains records, and prepares reports.
- Demonstrates AARP values and behaviors in all interactions.
Educational Background:
Completion of an Associate’s Degree in a related discipline
Skills/Experience:
- 2 years of progressively responsible administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.
- High degree of proficiency with MS Office Suite and general technical aptitude. Occasional travel may be required.
Compensation/Benefits:
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 25 2019
Active Until:
Nov 25 2019
Hiring Organization:
AARP
industry:
Nonprofit