Administrative Assistant - Executive Office Department

AFSCME District Council 37

Administrative Assistant
Executive Office Department

Based in New York City area, NY

Job Title: Administrative Assistant 
Salary Range: $70,000 – $75,000

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
District Council 37 is New York City’s largest public employee union, representing 150,000 members and 50,000 retirees. The Council is one of AFSCME’s largest affiliates and is comprised of more than 60 independent Locals representing over 1,000 different job titles from accountants to zookeepers. The Associate Director in our Executive Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the following: 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Participate in and relieve superior of administrative details and discharge the usual duties in a responsible manner.
• Coordinate complex schedules, manage Outlook calendar, arrange meetings, resolve scheduling conflicts and coordinate administrative activities.
• Screen incoming phone calls, messages and incoming material. 
• Handle confidential material and information.
• Require the maintaining of files, assist with special projects and manage ad-hoc operational tasks.
• Act as a liaison between managers, internal and external; heavy telephone contact with city and state officials. 
• Keeping the superior informed of pending matters and appointments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Minimum of 5 years’ administrative experience.
• Ability to work alternative work schedule.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and goals of union and the labor movement.
• Must be well organized, able to juggle several tasks at once, able to prioritize and delegate and work independently in the absence of supervisor.

To Apply:
If you meet these qualifications, please send résumés and cover letters as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment file via email ( View email address on unionjobs.com ). 

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.

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