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International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions protect half a billion and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade IJMs Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence we are seeking a Senior Coordinator CEO Office.
IJM seeks a mature experienced and energetic professional to provide direct administrative and project support to IJMs Founder and CEO. Reporting to the Global Director CEOs Office the Sr. Coordinator will enhance and maximize the CEOs productivity and effectiveness as well as support the integration of the CEOs Team Global Leadership Team (GLT) and Board of Directors. The CEOs Office will succeed through regular interaction and collaboration to establish shared goals determine priorities manage tasks and generate clear consistent communication. As a member of this team the Sr. Coordinator will be involved in work across the organization and thus will have a unique perspective on cross-cutting issues common challenges and possible cross-fertilization of tools techniques and approaches. They are expected to be proactive in identifying opportunities for intra-divisional experience sharing and streamlining.
This position is located in the Washington DC area. It reports to the Global Director CEOs Office and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
Manage the CEOs day-to-day calendar by strategically analyze analyzing and problem solve solving the complexities of implementing the CEOs time planning and scheduling the CEOs calendar based upon agreed priorities including scheduling time for essential meetings travel tasks and cueing up regular tradeoff discussions to accommodate often unpredictable complex and changing requests
Track CEOs Office assigned deadlines based on agreed priorities.
Secure advance action items and materials necessary for CEOs meetings with direct reports senior leadership meetings Board meetings and other meetings as needed
On select processes and projects act in support of the CEOs Office team with scheduling; meeting logistics hospitality and setup; recording and documenting meetings
Maintain list of all GLT Members and CEOs Office staff birthdays and anniversaries; flag and collaborate with CEOs Office team on any related celebrations
Events and Logistics
Research and orchestrate all travel advance work for the CEO with occasional support for the Global Director CEOs Office including travel arrangements and coordination of event logistics for complex multi-city and international trips ensuring excellent collaboration with teams across the organization (Note: this includes onsite support in the Arlington Office and will occasionally require availability during evenings and weekends during travel)
Assist and execute logistics for all special events and projects organized by the CEOs Office including events in the IJM Arlington Office and sometimes remote locations.
Attend and support annual meetings with the IJM Board of Directors
Ensure and set up meeting rooms and reservations as well as technology set up and functionality; Track and maintain designated conference room schedules and virtual meetings for availability and efficient use of resources
Support the planning for and hosting of CEOs Office team building events(to include booking venues organizing catering and planning activities)
Coordinate plan and assist with the CEOs personal trips and appointments as needed when they interact with IJM business
Communication
Manage and draft CEO correspondence including email and mail on behalf of the CEO accurately reflecting the voice and message of the CEOs Office. Upon approval by the CEO send and deliver physical and electronic communication for the CEO both internally and externally
Process and screen incoming and outgoing communication and correspondence to flag work needed and ensure proper dissemination of information
Assist in preparation of communications materials including inputs for newsletters presentations or meetings as needed
Networking and Partnership
Maintain IJMs culture and reputation by creating and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external parties by corresponding over email or phone and when necessary by facilitating in-person meetings and gatherings with colleagues vendors donors etc.
Create and maintain positive working relationships with other assistants coordinators and executive assistants across IJM globally as well as externally when asked to communicate on the CEOs behalf.
Support the onboarding and orientation of new staff and interns in the CEOs Office.
Provide additional support to the Global Director CEOs Office to include facilitating meetings and coordinating retreats
Strategy and Knowledge Development and Implementation
Develop and utilize technology skills to enhance the CEOs Office contribution to IJM strategic initiatives through:
Take advantage of opportunities to learn appropriate new software applications in use within the CEOs Office
Serve as the SharePoint page administrator and support the filing of information the CEOs Office regularly needs and accesses
Capitalize on the unique breadth of exposure to org-wide activities to inform strategy by identifying documenting and sharing with the CEOs Office team any needs redundancies and collaboration opportunities for divisional teams and projects.
Documentation Reporting and Data Management
Compile organize and maintain confidential physical and electronic documentation for meetings projects speeches reports and office archives; Ensure proper management of electronic and manual filling systems
Orchestrate schedule and plan all CEO direct reports performance management processes and maintain confidential documentation
Maintain and update the contact information for external stakeholders communicating with the CEO as well as former staff and alumni who worked with the CEO closely
Policies and Procedures
Contribute to the maintenance of style guides and internal best practices and standards as needed
Document and diagram processes as needed
Support the CEO and CEOs Office leaders in compliance with all IJM policies affecting their work
General Accounting & Statutory Compliance
Generate expense reports and assist in reconciling and verifying corporate credit card charges to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement; ensure all expenses are within the allotted budget
Maintain and manage all expense reports and finance forms related to CEOs expenses and adhere to IJMs financial best practice guidelines
Clerical and Administration
Maintain CEO task management system to ensure the CEO has both the time and materials needed for timely completion of his tasks including weekly and daily briefing materials
Track CEOs Office deadlines based on agreed-upon priorities and deadlines assigned by other entities
Manage calculate and enter time worked and time off for the CEO
Update and maintain all professionally related personal information for the CEO
Point of contact for managing and facilitating all CEOs technology requests as well as cell phone data plans subscriptions passwords and maintenance needs
Provide basic technical supportto CEO and members of the CEOs Office team(e.g. troubleshootmalfunctioningZoom links explain how to screen share demonstrate how to initiate interpretationonZoom)
Manage CEOs Office team storage in the Arlington Office
Coordinate with facilities on all office maintenance requests for CEO; procure office supplies for office as needed
As needed be available to handle issues outside working hours especially when CEO is traveling
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in International Relations Communications Business orotherrelevant field
At least 5 years of experience providing top-level administrative support in fast-paced professional environment; event experience preferred
Experience working in a cross-cultural environmentpreferred
Experience working in a hybridworkenvironment preferred
Technical Competencies
Expertly usingMicrosoft Suite of tools especially Outlook Teams PowerPointExceland Word
Expertly usingZoom WhatsApp Teams and other global communication platforms
Basic graphic design skillsarea plus
Excellent grasp of the English language
Non-Technical Competencies
Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles Creed
Proven success in managing complex internal and external relationships where tact discretion and diplomacy are essential; Adept at providing quality customer-service to a variety of constituencies
Highly adaptive and able to reprioritize at a moments notice;
Friendly professional demeanour and composure under pressure;
Highly developed Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and mature judgement; Instead of laying blame takes responsibility and looksfor a new solution
Clear and proactive communicator
Extremely discrete with sensitive information
Exhibits flexibility a desire to serve and passion for administrative work willingness to go the extra mile; Meticulous attention to detail and disciplined with priorities
Self-accountableandable tomeet deadlines with little supervision
Aproactive learner
Culturally aware and sensitive
Application Process:
Upload Resume Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include at a minimum a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer study etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily quarterly and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy Protection against Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence recruitment selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background police clearance and reference check processes.
At IJM were committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race color age sex marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work we truly believe that the work we are doing is Gods work not our own and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. Thats why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 Section702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles Creed.
IJM requires a background check police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
Required Experience:
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