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SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE CEO, OFFICE OF THE CEO (#708)
The American Association for Justice, formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights--particularly the right to trial by jury--and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. AAJ is looking for a Special Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. This position will work closely with both the CEO and the Chief of Staff, and will be responsible for the following: Scheduling appointments and meetings, managing complex calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements and out-of-town meetings. Acting as staff assistant to the Board of Governors, Executive Committee, and Officers, including scheduling and planning events, such as meetings, conferences, presentations, and dinners, which may include coordinating arrangements for participants, handling logistics, preparing and disseminating materials. Staffing CEO and Officers at Winter and Annual Conventions. Tasks include preparing daily schedules, gathering background materials and agendas for meetings, coordinating talking points and scripts for events, and being on-site contact. Compiling and processing expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests, accurately and timely. Maintaining an organized system of tracking, monitoring and prioritizing tasks and projects. Creating, updating and/or maintaining organized files and records. Coordinating budget monitoring and reporting. Drafting and/or editing correspondence, such as letters, memos, emails, and PowerPoint presentations. Performing clerical and administrative tasks such as distributing mail, filing, answering telephones, and other ad hoc assignments. The following qualifications are required: Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience working with governance, Board and Committee members is preferred. Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced environment. Minimum of 3-5 years administrative experience, preferably in a complex and fast-paced organization, interacting intensively with internal/external contacts and Board members. Experience setting priorities and meeting deadlines while balancing the needs of providing support for multiple individuals, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and event planning coordination. Excellent oral and written communication skills in an environment requiring diplomacy and good judgment in managing interactions with individuals at all levels inside and outside an organization. Demonstrated effectiveness meeting deadlines in a role requiring continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials. Experience establishing organizational systems to improve efficiency and functioning in a changing environment. Demonstrated experience using and proficiency with MSWord, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email resume and cover letter to HR@justice.org; fax to (202) 333-2861; or mail to AAJ HR Dept, 1050 31st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. EOE.EDUCATION COORDINATOR
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) seeks a full-time Retail Operations Department Education Coordinator that will thrive in its entrepreneurial and fun, team atmosphere. Obtain great exposure to the retail industry, as well as operations issues and policy issues affecting retail. Applicants must have a college degree, strong oral and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and solid organizational skills. At least one year of professional experience in general administrative assistance, educational programming, research support, meeting material preparation, business development projects and/or similar duties are a plus. This position is available now. Please send your cover letter and resume along with two references to rilajobs@rila.org for consideration. RILA is conveniently located in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area. Its offices are located above the Rosslyn Metro station in Arlington, VA. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, and unparalleled opportunity.