Volunteer Administrative Assistant at The Aparecio… · Chicago

Company Description

The Aparecio Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was designed as an economic development strategy to lift women out of poverty and as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The Aparecio Foundation provides academic support and scholarship programs for high-potential, low-income women in public high schools through an eight-year multiple-mentor program.

The culture of Aparecio Foundation is characterized by an informal and laid back environment, where employees work independently and in teams to develop and carry out effective organizational structure and work processes. Employees are driven through self-motivation and passion for the not-for-profit sector. Through the development of quality services to the enhancement of the organization’s goals and objectives employees are able to use their strengths and skills the best ways they can! Therefore Aparecio Foundation employees are given freedom to be creative and energetic in performing their tasks and duties as professionals in their respective field of expertise.

This is a unpaid volunteer position.

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant’s primary goals are to assist the Aparecio Foundation leadership team by providing the necessary administrative assistance. This will include completing assigned administrative tasks, coordinating schedules, following up on projects, managing accounts, and maintaining communications among the Executive team and the Aparecio Foundation staff.

Description of Duties / Responsibilities:

• Use Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and other software to provide administrative assistance to executive team.
• Coordinate and manage calendar activities for the Foundation’s Executive team.
• Complete required tasks or projects assigned by Executive team.
• Assist with communication to persons outside the Foundation when necessary.
• Store and maintain information files and email accounts for Executive team members.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate appointments between Executives/Clients.
• Maintain communication and report progress of assigned tasks to Executive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Some Admin experience is preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.