The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. We also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to eradicating homelessness among our veterans.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Vice President, Homeless Veteran Program, in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring seamless administrative support and effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, including donors and partners.
Duties and responsibilities
· Perform administrative duties such as screening calls; managing calendars; scheduling travel, meeting, and event arrangements; mailing letters and packages.
· Prepare and edit correspondence, both internally with members of the Team and externally with (potential) donors and supporters.
· Communicate directly, and on behalf of the Senior Vice President, HVP, with donors, staff, and others as requested by the Senior Vice President, HVP.
· Research, prioritize, and follow up on issues and concerns of a sensitive or confidential nature.
· Assist as needed for Foundation Special Events.
Qualifications
· Minimum of 3 to 5 years of executive-level administrative experience.
· Bachelor’s degree required.
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and multitask in a smart and timely fashion.
· Must be detail-oriented and organized.
· Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines.
· Nonprofit experience preferred.
· Must be a team player and able to work in a collaborative environment
· Proficient in Microsoft Office/ Google Suite (or equivalent)
· Pre-employment screening, including a background check, is required.
Working conditions
Special working conditions may include: a change in days worked, shift hours, and/or working conditions (outdoors or other locations) when participating and assisting in special events needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person