World Wildlife Fund · 1 day ago
Senior Assistant, Board and National Council Relations, Travel, and Executive Vice President’s Office - 26034
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Assistant for their Board and National Council Relations, Travel, and Executive Vice President’s Office. The role involves performing standard administrative duties to support various Development sub-teams, including managing meetings, processing expenses, and providing general office support.
CommunitiesNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Expenses – Processes and codes credit card transactions and invoices in financial software systems (Workday and SmartSimple), prepares check and/or wire requests, handles expense coding and re-classifications. Coordinates with others to resolve discrepancies/issues with data reconciliation
Recordkeeping – Collects information and maintains logs, records, and lists on a regular or ad-hoc basis using Microsoft Word, Excel, or specialized databases such as SharePoint. Reviews, validates and inputs data provided by others, especially in Blackbaud Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database. Coordinates with others to resolve discrepancies/issues with data reconciliation
Meetings – Supports calendar management for Executive Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships and organizes/supports complex meetings and makes appointments for Executive Vice President and Board/National Council and Travel teams
Events and VIP Travel – Assists with logistics for meetings/conferences/special events and VIP trips, including maintaining attendee lists and coordinating space/equipment needs, AV needs, catering, ordering and shipping of materials for such events/trips, and preparation of necessary materials
Travel support – support team travel requests, including booking air, train, hotel, and other travel logistics via WWF’s travel provider
General office duties –Orders office supplies and assists with mailing, production, and distribution of documents, reports and other materials. Performs other miscellaneous office administrative tasks as needed
Helps manage executive correspondence and stewardship process, including drafting emails and letters. Formats and edits reports and materials as requested/needed by others
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3 to 5 years of professional administrative experience
Strong organizational and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills requiring courtesy, tact and diplomacy necessary to effectively communicate with staff and callers
Ability to take initiative, prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete work with minimal supervision, and proactively seek assistance when needed
Ability to learn on the job quickly and excel in a high-pressure, fast-paced executive environment
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
Ability to operate standard office machines and equipment
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams
Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, desired
Experience with CRM and financial software such as Blackbaud CRM and Workday, desired, but not required
Company
World Wildlife Fund
WWF's mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
International Paper
2024-08-07Grant
2022-12-13Grant· $0.1M
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