JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant to the Canons
SUPERVISOR: Canon for Racial Justice and Healing and Canon for Discipleship
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Full-time Administrative Assistant for Canon for Racial Justice and Healing and Canon for Discipleship in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
SALARY
Ranges $50,000 - $55,000 with excellent benefits
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain the Canons’ calendar, including all requested appointments and meetings.
- Coordinate the Canons’ travel and daily schedules.
- Prepare official correspondence.
- Provide logistical and on-site support for meetings and events which includes reserving venues, ordering lunch, and preparing meeting materials.
- Ensure deadlines are respected and that information is shared with all relevant parties in a timely fashion.
- Timely response to phone calls, messages, and emails.
- Reconcile monthly credit card statements for the Canons.
- Prepare and submit invoices for payment.
- Maintain Canons’ Discretionary Fund (depositing checks and keeping a log).
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience: 5+ years’ experience in an administrative setting
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to prioritize work, attend to details, meet deadlines, and effectively manage multiple work demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Excellent verbal, writing, and communication skills.
- Research skills.
- Ability to work independently while asking for assistance or direction when necessary.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (incl. Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity is essential.
- Ability to manage sensitive information and complex/divergent interests.
RESPONSE DEADLINE
Date: Preference is given to applications received before March 8, 2024.
Please send resume with cover letter to Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, c/o Bill Martin,
110 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220, or email to [email protected].
The Diocese of Virginia is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.