Administrative Assistant [National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington, DC]

Description

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, a nonprofit women’s membership organization, has an immediate full-time opening for a highly motivated individual with excellent administrative skills to join our team in the Museum and Development Office.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who desire to work in a museum and fundraising/development environment of a non-profit organization.

Responsibilities:   Provides general administrative/clerical office support including  answering the phone, fielding calls, emails or visits from members and the public; updating and maintaining office record keeping systems and files; coordinating logistics for various events or activities such as exhibition openings, workshops or program registration and receptions; tracking and processing donations and other donor related programs, and assisting the director and other team members with special or ongoing projects.

To learn more about the National Society and its programs and activities visit us at www.dar.org

Requirements

Qualifications: Qualified candidates must have experience performing administrative, clerical or office administration duties, including work experience using MS Office Suite and databases. Experience providing customer/guest or visitor service is required.  Applicants with experience working in a non-profit, museum or development/fundraising experience are highly desired and will be given priority consideration.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Effectively interact and communicate with individuals in person, on the phone, and electronically in a friendly and professional manner.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to compose grammatically correct correspondence, letters, emails, etc.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Problem-solve and demonstrate solid organization skills.
• Handle multiple projects, tasks, or deadlines and at the same time be able to work under pressure or under changing work priorities.
• Accurately proof work and possess excellent follow-up, project/task management skills.

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Attn:  Human Resources Director

1776 D St. NW, Washington, DC  20006-5303

E-mail: resumes@dar.org

Fax: 202-737-5702