Administrative Assistant and Project Coordinator, Venues, Programs & Marketing

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Welcoming, Curious, Authentic, and Passionate. The Administrative Assistant and Project Coordinator provides administrative support for the Vice President, Venues, Programs & Marketing. Primarily responsible for overall office administration and project coordination including budgeting, management of confidential files, copy editing and diverse administrative and special project assignments. Provides support for all special projects, select institutional programs, events, and other activities as needed in all areas overseen by the Vice President, Venues, Programs and Marketing. Also lends administrative support to other directors in the Programs, Venues and Marketing business units. Essential Responsibilities Perform standard office duties, such as filing, handling incoming and outgoing electronic communications, answering telephones, scanning documents, handling information requests, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, etc. Manage calendars and schedule meetings both with internal and external partners Assist with administrative details and facilitate the effective workflow of the Vice President, Venues, Programs and Marketing. Track and coordinate various marketing, programing and venue management project plans. Use project management tools to track and monitor project plans and alert of changes Participate in, and sometimes lead internal projects Document and follow up on important action items Create expense reports, generate letters, PowerPoint presentations, and process documents as needed Draft, proofread, and edit correspondences and communications as requested Assists in the creation of project documents, including budgets, schedules, reports, etc., and electronic presentations. These documents will become part of official institutional record and be used in grant reports and applications, reports to donors, trustees, etc. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree; will consider 5 years equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of degree 3 or more years of experience in an administrative support role Advanced proficiency of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Special Skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to manage various priorities and stakeholders Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities and project requirements Self-driven and motivated with ability to take initiative and lead projects Must excel at time management and organization and have the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously with possible competing priorities Must be innovative, detail oriented, and a critical thinker with effective problem-solving skills Must maintain high level of confidentiality Physical/Mental/Environmental Physical: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Keyboarding: Frequently. Lifting, carrying, and pushing: Occasional, up to 20 lbs. Unless noted here, other physical requirements are minimal or not applicable. Mental:Analytical; interpretive; good at problem solving; analyzing; problem solving; confidence; conceptualization; creativity. Ability to work under pressure; confidence in ability to convey information to major internal and external audiences; flexibility, decision making, excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Environment: Occasional exposure to dust and mold