Administrative Assistant Job at The American Legion, Washington DC

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  • The American Legion
  • Washington DC

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing general tasks for the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Director, in support of their Commission, Committees and Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Office Administration:
  2. Serve as receptionist
  3. Greet visitors and point them in the right direction, answer inquiries, and create a welcoming environment
  4. Screen phone calls, redirect calls, and take messages
  5. Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail
  6. Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
  7. Maintain calendars and invitations
  8. Maintain contact lists
  9. Coordinate on-site, virtual and other meetings/events
  10. Produce and distribute correspondence, such as memos, letters, emails, invoices, reports and other correspondence
  11. Prepare, dispatch and archive correspondence and meeting minutes
  12. Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
  13. Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
  14. Process citations and certificates
  15. Manage accounts and perform bookkeeping
  16. Order office supplies; create purchase requests
  17. Prepare the monthly credit card and travel expense reports
  18. Distribute payroll and payable checks
  19. Prepare and facilitate IT equipment and help desk requests
  20. Ensure operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
  21. Maintain office supplies inventory
  22. Determine inventory level; anticipate needs; place orders; and verify receipt of purchases
  23. Ship brochures/pamphlets
  24. Travel Arrangements:
  25. Coordinate airline, hotel and other required reservations
  26. Prepare travel requests
  27. Events (National Convention, Washington Conference, Spring/Fall Meetings):
  28. Prepare invitations, agenda, reports, etc., in connection with events
  29. Arrange logistics (transportation, on-site points of contact, schedule, etc.)
  30. Communicate with participants to coordinate details and gather required information
  31. Travel in support of the organization, as required
  32. Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP (reports directly to): VA&R Director

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Education/Technical Knowledge:

High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred

Additional Skills Needed:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
  • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills

Experience:

3 years up to 5 years

Supervision of Others:

This position involves no responsibility of authority for the direction of others.

Job Tags

Work at office

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