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Senior Administrative Coordinator
Company | National Audubon Society |
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Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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Salary | $27 – $38 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 – 5 years of administrative experience supporting executives or senior leaders with demonstrated knowledge of impactful schedule and travel management.
- Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure while juggling multiple tasks.
- Proven administration and time management skills and ability to complete a high volume of varied responsibilities in a fast-paced setting with keen attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
- Self-driven with the ability to work well in a team setting, as well as unsupervised.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a strong ability to edit and proofread documents.
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
- High proficiency with MS Office, Slack, and Asana applications.
- Strong technical skills, including high-level comfort with travel/travel programs, apps, sites, and tools; demonstrated ability to stay abreast of time and effort-enhancing tools.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, as this job requires frequent interaction with diverse individuals including external partners and staff at all levels.
- Ability to create strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization, and represent the program in the most effective and gracious manner.
- Flexibility and willingness to occasionally work extended hours and/or travel to accommodate unexpected issues, workload, meetings, or events.
- Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion.
- If covering an area with one of Audubon’s Spanish speaking teams, fluent in Spanish is required.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars for senior leaders, ensuring efficient scheduling and prioritization of meetings, travel, and deadlines.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itinerary management.
- Prepare and submit expense reports, process invoices, and reconcile purchasing card transactions in accordance with organizational policies.
- Track departmental budgets and assist with financial reporting and documentation as needed.
- Support meeting preparation by gathering materials, drafting agendas, organizing logistics, and conducting background research as needed.
- Attend meetings to take accurate notes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up and completion of deliverables.
- Maintain organized administrative systems such as digital filing, document management, and tracking tools to optimize team efficiency.
- Serve as a liaison between leaders, staff, and external partners, ensuring timely and professional communication.
- Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Monitor and track team budgets, expenses, and project timelines, supporting financial and operational reporting needs.
- Develop preliminary drafts of standard contracts.
- Coordinate logistics for team meetings, retreats, and special events, including securing venues, managing catering, and handling technology needs.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information, personnel matters, and organizational data.
- Assist with special projects and administrative initiatives as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.