Maryland Family Network · 6 days ago
EHS ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Maryland Family Network (MFN) is dedicated to supporting young children and their families through various programs and advocacy. The EHS Administrative Specialist will provide essential administrative and clerical support to the Early Head Start team, assisting with grant proposals, event planning, and maintaining operational procedures.
Child CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Provides direct administrative and clerical support to members of the EHS team with preparation of written and electronic correspondence, reports, program materials, grants, data, etc
Requires periodic travel to EHS centers statewide, as necessary
Assists with planning and follow-up required for program meeting and events, including contact with vendors and network staff, developing and duplicating program materials, sending follow-up letters/materials, and set up/cleanup of meeting rooms at MFN
Assists Early Head Start team with arranging, scheduling, and coordinating travel and other logistics for in-house and off-site meetings, teleconferences, and professional conferences
Assists with EHS Policy Council activities, as assigned
Assists with development of materials for grant applications and/or proposals, as directed
Provides support to MFN’s special events projects. Functions as liaison with organizations, vendors, and companies that conduct business with the organization
Provides administrative support such as word processing, duplicating, interfacing with vendors, collating materials, handling incoming faxes, and preparing correspondence/documents for directors and other staff members, as assigned
In cooperation with other MFN administrative staff, stocks machines and maintains MFN procedural forms, workstation office supplies, kitchen supplies, and paper for copiers and printers, as needed, to support the Early Head Start team and others. Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
A minimum of two years of relevant administrative or program support experience
Understand computer systems and databases and be proficient in Microsoft Office
Must have a valid driver's license with access to dependable transportation
Effectively multi-task, set priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment -- be highly efficient in time management and meet deadlines under pressure
Complete work that is accurate, thorough, timely, well-organized, and free of errors
Collaborate and cooperate as a team player who works exceptionally well with colleagues, vendors, and others
Work independently and take initiative -- be a self-starter who is resourceful and self-disciplined
Listen actively, observe closely, and respond appropriately
Recognize and solve problems effectively and efficiently
Exercise sound judgment guided by general instructions
Ability to write and speak clearly
Preferred
bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
15 Holidays Per Year Plus 4 Floating Holidays
Vacation Leave is accrued starting at 12 days per year
Sick leave is granted at a rate of 12 days per year and is prorated based on hire date
403(b) Retirement Plan including discretionary employer contributions at 5% after 6 months of service with 3 years vesting schedule
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Employee Assistance Program & More!
Company
Maryland Family Network
Maryland Family Network is a non-profit organization that provides child care, family resource specialist, and family support services.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-01-08
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