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SDSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceZoo & Wildlife Conservation

Administrative Assistant I

Location

San Diego, California, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-3 years

Compensation

$21 - $21 per hour

Posted

3h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative support to assigned teams, handling tasks such as mail distribution, report processing, and calendar management. This role involves maintaining files, assisting visitors, and organizing operational materials, reporting to the Vice President of Merchandising and Warehouse Operations.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative support of moderate difficulty, coordinates various office activities, and does not formally supervise support staff. This position reports to the Vice President of Merchandising and Warehouse Operations.


WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Provide daily administrative support for assigned team and support other teams as needed.

  • Review and distribute mail and emails from assigned accounts to appropriate contacts.

  • Follow procedures to produce and process a variety of reports, documents, and invoices; maintain and update files and databases.

  • Greet, screen, and assist visitors/callers.

  • Schedule assigned director's/manager's calendar, arrange meetings, and take minutes as required.

  • Organize and prepare operational materials and routine correspondence.

  • May assign work schedules to staff as appropriate and provide lead guidance to administrative staff.


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

JOB EXPERIENCE

Must have at least one year of relevant experience.


EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma required.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.

  • Able to work with others effectively in a diverse environment.

  • Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.


SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

  • Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

  • Family Passes

  • Complimentary Tickets

  • Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park

  • Local and In-House Discounts

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Wellness Program


IMPORTANT DETAILS

Location: San Diego, CA

Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Seasonal Position

Hourly Rate: $21.26

Updated 3h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Computer Software Programs • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-3 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$21 - $21 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationSan Diego, California, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalLow2/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyLow3/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Team size

Growing team

Location

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to save species worldwide by uniting expertise in animal care and conservation science with a passion for inspiring a future where all life thrives.

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Administrative Assistant I

San Diego, California, United StatesFull Time