Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to support our CEO and Executive Director. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting initiatives that empower young women worldwide. This location is remote, and preferably based in New York State.
About Global Give Back Circle
To support a world of gender equality, Global Give Back Circle and its partners economically empower at-risk adolescent girls and young women and guide them on how to use their skills and talents to give back to their communities.
About the Program
Through scale-up of the Global Give Back Circle HER Lab model, Global Give Back Circle delivers programming designed to increase participation in dignified and fulfilling work for young women in rural Kenya. It is more than a project focused on the economic empowerment, skills development, and poverty alleviation of Kenya’s most marginalized adolescent girls and young women through workforce success and entrepreneurship. It addresses a holistic approach to HER journey to dignified and fulfilling work and does so by positioning her as a catalyst for the economic empowerment of an entire community. It teaches her how to be the best version of her own story but also guides her on how to use the power of her storytelling voice for bold advocacy and policy influence. It nurtures her leadership strengths by heightening her self-awareness. She explores the attributes of her role model mentor and identifies the strong, empowered woman within her.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the CEO and Executive Director.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for events and travel.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Maintain organized records and filing systems for digital documents.
- Assist in coordinating administrative tasks across the team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support special projects and initiatives.
- Track and manage compliance reporting for organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other administrative tasks as required to support the mission of Global Give Back Circle.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for social impact and alignment with the mission of GGBC.
- Experience working in a remote, co-located organization a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to ggbcjobs@globalgivebackcircle.org with the subject line “Administrative Assistant Application – [Your Name].” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Global Give Back Circle is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
