Senior Administrative Assistant, Americans for Prosperity

Stand Together

Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the countrys greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed and instead seek to stand with policy leaders who are committed to finding a better way.

Americans for Prosperity is part of the Stand Together philanthropic community.

We are looking for a Sr. Administrative Assistant to join Americans for Prosperity (AFP). We need a quick-thinking collaborator to support multiple leaders within the AFP policy team. Our goals are significant and our organization moves will tap into your problem-solving and organizational skills every day and look to you to help the leaders you support. Youll support the team in making effective decisions about how they prioritize their time while ensuring steady progress and forward momentum.

How You Will Contribute

Calendar management.Prioritize a high volume of inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts for multiple leaders and the broader team with a high level of attention to detail. Make timely judgments and provide scheduling recommendations grounded in strategic priorities with a win-win mentality to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
Meeting preparation and participation.Assemble meeting agendas record meeting minutes and notes collect action items and oversee A/V needs.
General administrative support. Provide light event support ad hoc project coordination travel arrangement support and general administrative tasks.
Contribute to organization-wide initiatives including operational improvements and cross-functional projects as needed. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited direction by being entrepreneurial and innovative.
Identify areas to increase efficiency and innovate to improve team processes.Keep an eye out for opportunities to help the policy team better support the organizations goals. Identify and learn new tools or techniques to elevate the level of support and partnership that the entire policy team gives to its customers.

The role will be based in-person in our Ballston VA office.

What You Will Bring

3 years of professional experience in a support or administrative capacity
Experience in a high-volume scheduling environment
Astute attention to detail and drive to take initiative
Track record of follow-up and follow-through; high degree of reliability
Extremely organized self-disciplined and professional in demeanor
High degree of confidentiality sound judgment ability to think on your feet and problem-solving while maintaining composure
Articulate and concise oral and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office Suite including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint OneDrive and SharePoint.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethersvision and principled approachto solving problems and a commitment to stewarding our culture which champions values including transformation and innovation entrepreneurialism humility and respect.

Standout Candidate May Also Bring

Experience and proficiency with Airtable and WorkFront are preferred.
Proficiency with expense reporting software such as Concur.

What We Offer

Competitive benefits:Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting flexible time off comprehensive health and dental plans plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values:Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM) a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress such as dignity openness and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers employees to be entrepreneurial to innovate and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success. That is why were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty dignity and respect.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is the premier grassroots organization focused on advocating solutions to the countrys greatest challenges. We recognize that tens of millions of Americans are frustrated with the extreme partisanship in government that keeps common-sense reforms from being passed and ...