BACKGOUND:
IRC Wichita has been assisting refuges since 2011. The Wichita office offers a range of services including trauma-informed family support, economic empowerment, education for youth and adults and immigration services. The IRC helps those in need to rebuild their lives and regain control of their future in their new home.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Development and Operations Assistant supports development and operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a challenging position that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a distributed, multicultural, fast-paced environment.
Major Responsibilities:
Development
Provide general administrative and clerical support Assist with logistics and planning of volunteer and community engagement events. Help coordinate invitations, RSVP tracking, event materials, and follow-up. Attend events to provide onsite support when neededOperations
Support Administrative Assistant with managing reception materials, answering client questions, and direct requests to appropriate staff members. Assist with maintaining the reception area and lobby in a neat and professional manner. Assist with liaising with office and equipment maintenance providers and other external parties as needed to support office operations. Assist in covering the front desk for the Administrative Assistant. Assist with implementation of office-specific S&S resources. Assist with the maintenance of digital and physical files for office inventory. Support office inventory needs, including contributions-in-kind (CIK) and procured inventory via day-to-day storage, tracking, and distribution. Assist with fleet management in accordance with established protocols. Support on- and off-site storage needs. Assist with coordination of repairs and improvements with vendors and property managers as needed. Assist with the set-up of workspaces. Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings.Job Requirements:
Work Experience:
One or more years of relevant work experience in office administration; facilities management, procurement or related field, preferred.Education:
High school diploma required.Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated problem-solving and follow-through ability, and proven success in managing multiple and diverse priorities under pressure. Strong analytic problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications. Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner. Fluency in English required.Working Environment***:***
Standard office working environment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.Compensation: (Pay Range: $17.40-$18.00) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.