Special Projects and Executive Coordinator (MADRE)

Special Projects and Executive Coordinator (MADRE)

Posted on June 26, 2019

MADRE is an international women's human rights organization that works towards a world in which all people enjoy the fullest range of individual and collective human rights; in which resources are shared equitably and sustainably; in which women participate effectively in all aspects of society; and in which people have a meaningful say in decisions that affect their lives.

Job Summary

MADRE seeks a skilled Special Projects and Executive Coordinator to support the work of the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to MADRE's mission, the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks carefully and quickly, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage complex situations with sound judgment and discretion. The ideal candidate is responsible for providing executive support and serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will also serve as a liaison to the Board of Directors and senior management teams; organize and coordinate events and external relations efforts; and oversee special projects.

The ideal individual will have strong written and verbal communication skills, administrative and organizational skills, the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters.

Responsibilities include

Assistant to Executive Director

• Coordinate meetings, manage calendar, logistics and execution of teleconference calls
• Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compile documents for travel-related meetings
• Manage key relationships for the Executive Director with accuracy and efficiency, including managing correspondence, follow ups to meetings, and related items
• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Executive Director including : handling finances related to the Exec Dir; arranging and coordinating events, processing finances
• Offer technical assistance to Executive Director as needed, including trainings or capacity building around new systems and processes
• Responsible for answering phones, receiving guests and responding to general inquiries

Board Support and Liaison

Operational Support across Institution

Program Support

Key Qualifications

Salary range starts at $47,000 commensurate with skills and experience.

MADRE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. People of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, people with disabilities, and people of diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion.

To Apply

Send a resume and cover letter to execcoordinator@madre.org . No phone calls, please.

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