Job Description:

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The American Red Cross is the foremost volunteer emergency service organization in the United States with more than 590 chapters nationwide.

We are seeking an Executive Coordinator to work in our Buffalo, NY location, supporting the CEO for the .

Job Summary:

The Executive Coordinator will provide complex administrative support to the Regional Executive Officer. Prepare reports and various correspondences. Administer projects, programs, and/or processes applicable to the unit. Analyze unit operating practices and recommends revisions to improve established procedures. May serve as an administrative liaison with others within and outside the company regarding administrative issues. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Specific duties: calendar management; meeting management; support the Board of Directors; project management.

Looking for someone with strong computer and technical skills.

Responsibilities:

1: Maintain executive's calendar for meetings, appointments, travel, visits to field or operating units. Make travel arrangements and prepares agenda for meetings. May prepare for high level meetings for which the executive's office is responsible.

2: Prepare memos, reports or correspondence for executive's or own signature. Review correspondence for consistency with corporate policies and practices.

3: Perform various research and analytical tasks on behalf of the executive regarding operational issues and initiatives. May administer a particular project and compile results or findings from multiple departments reporting to the executive.

4: Review and screen calls for executive and ensure that appropriate follow up occurs.

5: Coordinate office activities and communications on behalf of the executive.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree required.

Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to work with various executive levels and across functional teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient typing skills required. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures that relate to operations within assigned organizational unit is preferred. Ability to prepare and edit complex documents is preferred. Strong and demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, customer service and organizational skills required. Ability to work on a team. Resourceful and able to quickly learn technology. Demonstrate good judgement.

Travel: May require some travel.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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