Arlington, Virginia
35 days ago
Sr. Administrative Assistant (Marketing & Communications)
Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all.

We are looking for a Sr. Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic administrative professionals’ team. We need a quick-thinking collaborator to support two leaders on the Growth Marketing team. Our goals are significant, and our organization moves quickly.  We will tap into your problem-solving and organizational skills every day and look to you to help the leaders you support, and team make good decisions about where their time is spent and keep the momentum forward. 
The Stand Together community works with some of the country's boldest and most innovative social change-makers. Our goal is to remove the barriers that stop people from achieving their full potential and the rest of us from benefiting from their contributions! Working across the political spectrum, impacting communities across the country, we're making positive change a reality by uniting diverse voices on. If you're looking for a way to grow your professional career in an organization with purpose, look no further! 

Your Responsibilities IncludeProvide calendar management.  Prioritize a high volume of inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts for two leaders and the broader team with a high level of attention to detail. Make judgements on time and recommendations grounded in strategic priorities and with a win-win mentality to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements. Provide general administrative support. Provide light event support, ad-hoc project coordination, as well as general admin related tasks such as reconciling receipts and executing expense reports on behalf of the leaders.Own and contribute to team and organizational projects and operational improvements as needed. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited direction by being entrepreneurial and innovative. Meeting preparation and participation.  Assemble meeting agendas, record meeting minutes and notes, and oversee A/V needs and action items.Identify areas to increase efficiency and innovate to improve administrative processes. Keep an eye out for opportunities to help the administrative team support the organization’s goals more effectively. Identify and learn new tools or techniques to elevate the level of support and partnership the team gives. The role will be based in-person in the Ballston, VA office. 
Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization3+ years of professional experience in a support or administrative capacity Experience in a high-volume scheduling environment, strongly preferred 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 A clear understanding of and excitement for  High degree of confidentiality, sound judgment, ability to think on your feet and problem solve while maintaining composure  Articulate and concise oral and written communication skills  Proficient in MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  
What We OfferA meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans – especially the least fortunateA vision-driven community of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of othersCompetitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curveGenerous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vestingCompetitive Our flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as neededA purchasing credit card to use for business expenses Mileage reimbursement for business travel separate from your commuteCommuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through Principle Based Management and other industry specific programs

Stand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference.  Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation's biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds—including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy—to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.     Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Principle Based Management® (PBM®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.      We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. 
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