Executive Coordinator I

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us"”Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Provides complex administrative support to a department, group or program. Prepare reports and various correspondences. Administers projects, programs, and/or processes applicable to the unit. Analyzes unit operating practices and recommends revisions to improve established procedures. May serve as an administrative liaison with others within and outside the company regarding administrative issues. The American Red Cross of WNY is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated and proactive Executive Coordinator to support the Regional CEO. This key role requires a skilled individual who can build and maintain strong relationships with volunteers, Board of Directors key stakeholders and represent the CEO in high-level meetings, and serve as a deputy for the CEO in managing various programs and projects. The ideal candidate will be mission-driven, detail-oriented, and a strategic thinker capable of driving initiatives forward. The candidate must reside no more than 45 minutes from the chapter. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities): Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships, ensuring effective communication and coordination. Represent the CEO in meetings and events as needed, conveying the organization's mission and objectives. Serve as the CEO's deputy, managing critical programs and projects, ensuring deadlines are met, and that all work aligns with organizational goals. Provide strategic and operational support to the CEO in managing cross-functional teams, setting priorities, and executing initiatives. Prepare and coordinate materials for Board meetings, including agendas, presentations, and follow-ups. Organize logistics for meetings involving volunteers, staff and Board Members. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the success of key organizational initiatives. Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. The salary range for this position is (NYC): $ 26.54 - $27.19 / hour Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Scope: Extensive knowledge of the job. Comprehensive acquaintance with both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems normally encountered. Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other organizations or individuals of significant importance within organization. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications ): Education: High School or equivalent required. Experience: Minimum 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required. Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient typing skills required. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures that relate to operations within assigned organizational unit is preferred. Ability to prepare and edit complex documents is preferred. Ability to work on a team. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): Project Management Public Speaking Relationship building Collaborative relationships Attend and represent in high level meeting Managing critical projects BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. • Medical, Dental Vision plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO + Holidays • 401K with 5% match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term • Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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Created: 2024-11-05