HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative support of moderate difficulty, coordinates various office activities, and does not formally supervise support staff. This position reports to the Vice President of Merchandising and Warehouse Operations. WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provide daily administrative support for assigned team and support other teams as needed.
Review and distribute mail and emails from assigned accounts to appropriate contacts.
Follow procedures to produce and process a variety of reports, documents, and invoices; maintain and update files and databases.
Greet, screen, and assist visitors/callers.
Schedule assigned director's/manager's calendar, arrange meetings, and take minutes as required.
Organize and prepare operational materials and routine correspondence.
May assign work schedules to staff as appropriate and provide lead guidance to administrative staff.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
JOB EXPERIENCE
Must have at least one year of relevant experience.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
Able to work with others effectively in a diverse environment.
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
About San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.
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