Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy - Filled!

POSITION: Administrative Assistant

TYPE: Part Time - Hourly

OVERVIEW

Historic Albany Foundation is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and protect buildings that have architectural, historic, or civic value through advocacy, technical assistance and education.  

POSITION

The Administrative Assistant position at Historic Albany Foundation is part-time, up to 16 hours per week on average, with more hours required for special events (namely Feast in the spring, Stoop Stroll / House and Garden Tour in the summer,  and Built in the fall).  This position shares the administrative and program tasks as part of the HAF administrative office team.  This position can be accomplished Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours required for special events and programs. Hours and days can be flexible with mandatory attendance each Wednesday morning.

This position works closely with the Membership, Outreach, and Programming Manager, the Director of Preservation Services, and the Executive Director.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Administrative Support   These activities support income-producing programs and events and have proven to result in increased membership and attendance

  • Updating monthly membership renewal letters and mailing to soon-to-expire members

  • Emailing soon-to-be-expiring members

  • Filing

  • Managing the donor database (including inputting, exporting, tagging, and running lists)

  • Managing the CRM audience using the information from the donor database 

  • Transferring data from Square into the above channels

  • Generating all thank you letters via mail merge 

  • Managing online community calendars with upcoming programming dates and descriptions 

  • Ordering office and event supplies

  • Errands such as the post office, picking up supplies, etc.

  • Other administrative duties as they arise

Special Events and Programs These activities directly support annual fundraising events and programs:

  • General event administration

  • Assistance with online auctions

  • Assistance with RSVP lists for events

  • Attend major events and programs for assistance with registration, and onsite needs

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Minimum of high school diploma

  • At least five years of experience in a similar administrative position

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to work independently 

  • Self-starter

  • Proficient in various technology and software including Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and ability to learn various database and website software

  • A valid NYS Driver’s License for the ability to drive for occasional errands is required

Hourly Rate of Pay:  $18

HAF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or ability.

To Apply:  Please email a cover letter and resume to Pamela Howard, Executive Director at phoward@historic-albany.org by Friday, January 20, 2023.  No calls, please.