Administrative Assistant
Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Jackson, MS
Contract type: Full time
Description
General Job Summary: Under the direction of the Development Director, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for data management, special event fundraising, in-kind organizational support, and providing support for Senior Leadership Team.
Major Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
General Job Summary: Under the direction of the Development Director, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for data management, special event fundraising, in-kind organizational support, and providing support for Senior Leadership Team.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Become proficient in Donor Management Software as it relates to Thank You Letters and Giving Statements.
- Manage data collection processes through Blackbaud and other on-line giving programs.
- Become proficient in data-driven reports.
- Support special event fundraising and volunteer awareness programs with Development team (Heart & Homes Luncheon, Healing Arts Camp, Bright Christmas Weekend, etc.).
- Serve as point of contact for in-kind fundraisers and donations (Water, Hygiene, Christmas Gifts for MCH teens, etc.).
- Provides support for CEO's appointment schedule (scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences and travel)
- Works directly with and supports the other members of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
- Must be twenty-one (21) years of age
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
- Administrative Skills
- Must maintain valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record
- Must be insurable by Methodist Children's Homes insurance carrier
- Must be able to work flexible schedule and shifts
- Must successfully complete all phases of pre-service and on-going training, including but not limited to, physical restraint training, First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions, and medication administration.
- Must provide a negative drug screen result prior to employment.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and on-going physical assessments as required
- Have the ability to demonstrate organizational, management, and leadership skills.
- Have the ability to generate multiple solutions to meet the changing needs of clients, staff, and communities
- Have the ability to communicate professionally, in both verbal and written formats, with consumers, including, but not limited to parents, supervisees, colleagues, and community service providers.
- Have the ability to participate in recreational activities with clients, including, but not limited arts, athletics, and outdoor activities.
- Regular attendance at primary worksite and agency related events.
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