Administrative Assistant, MEAL and GOAT

IRC - The International Rescue Committee

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Major Responsibilities:

Support to MEAL and GOAT Management teams

• Manage the Senior Directors’ calendars. Schedule meetings, prepare for logistical requirements of those meetings (booking rooms, technology set up).

• Support with team communication and serve as focal point for information inquiries. Distribute org and team wide information as required.

• Support with travel logistics for the Senior Directors when required, including flights, accommodation and visas.

Support to MEAL and GOAT Unit colleagues

• Organize, schedule, and support meetings for the departments.

• Support with capturing the meeting follow up notes when/if relevant, present slide decks, and disseminate resources.

• Ensure department meetings run smoothly and effectively by managing invitations and conference call details.

• Track vacation and update shared calendars.

Support Information/Document Management and Internal Communications

• Support pillar document formatting and meeting preparation.

• Organize Box folders and support collaboration and archival organization across the departments.

• Manage department subscriptions, such as Zoom and Survey Monkey, CommCare, etc

• Support with maintaining the team Rescuenet pages

• Update organizational charts quarterly, alongside departmental team

• Oversee quarterly Distribution List updates and ensure accuracy of mailing lists

• Support onboarding for new CRRD hires that include scheduling time with pillar leaders

Department events and other support

• Support with design, printing, and procurement of meeting/workshop materials (e.g., agendas, shirts, nametags, etc.)

• Support with plan and facilitating special occasions (eg. Virtual/in person birthday celebrations, baby showers, welcome or farewell parties, etc.)

• Other duties as requested

Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years of administrative experience.

• Must have strong computer skills, including fluency in online research and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outline and Word. Experience with Box, Teams and Excel is an advantage.

• Must be very organized and detail oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.

• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French, Spanish and Arabic is desired/an advantage.

Preferred experience & skills:

• Interest and curiosity in continuous learning and development

Working Environment:

• Standard office working environment

• This role may be allowed to work remotely part-time, but will be required to be in the NY Headquarters office as requested. The candidate must be NY based.

Compensation:

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits:

The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.

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