Chicago Office Administrative Assistant

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

he Administrative Assistant III provides administrative support and office management for the Chicago office.  Assignments are complex and varied and require self-direction, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Essential Functions 

Provides administrative and clerical support  for the Chicago Director and staff.  Specific duties include: 

• Office management, including managing the lease, vendors, office equipment, security, and maintenance.
• Maintenance of calendars, contacts, expenses, mail and files;
• Scheduling of appointments and meetings
• Making travel arrangements.
• Supporting fund raising efforts, including event planning and preparation, donation processing, and Advisory Council logistics (including meeting prep, minutes, member contacts, RSVP’s, speaker coordination, handouts, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years administrative support and/or office management experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• 2 year college degree, bachelor's degree preferred;
• Advanced computer literacy, including mastery of Microsoft Office.  Data base knowledge and/or graphics software knowledge preferred
• Experience in a fund raising organization a plus. 

How to Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs2@tpl.org.

The Trust for Public Land is an equal opportunity employer.