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AARP · 14 hours ago

Program Assistant

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$47K/yr - $52K/yr

2+ years exp

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. The Program Assistant provides essential administrative, operational, and office management support to ensure the smooth functioning of office activities and advocacy initiatives.

ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to a business unit or department

Supports meeting administration by creating presentations, facilitating meetings, maintaining meeting schedules, and/or coordinating logistics

Tracks budgets and program activities

Provides support for various systems the business unit utilizes to execute work, maintains databases, and generates reports

Assists with volunteer communications and the coordination of volunteer training, events, and expense management

Qualification

MS Office SuiteOrganizational skillsSharePointSmartsheetQuorumIndependent judgmentEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

2+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be detail-oriented and have solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Ability to work independently, but with good judgment as to when to seek assistance/guidance

High degree of proficiency with MS Office Suite, spreadsheet applications, document design applications and general technical aptitude required

Occasional local travel required, combined with less than 5% other travel within the state to regional meetings and to AARP's National Office

Must work effectively in a team environment and within a highly matrixed organization

Regular and reliable job attendance

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships

Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions

In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds