Administrative Assistant sought by Oregon Historical Society

The Administrative Assistant (AA) is responsible for providing the necessary administrative and office management support to the Executive Director, Director of Development & Marketing, and Director of Operations & Administration, including fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing and faxing. Frequently, the AA is required to develop and implement practices that support the Directors’ initiatives. These practices, through their influence on OHS’s public image and fiscal impact have a wide-ranging effect on the institution’s ability to meet its long-term strategic planning goals. In addition, the AA is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and recording the meeting minutes of the following Board committees: Development, Collections and Research, Finance, Investments, Jefferson-Madison Corporation, Marketing, Nominating, Programs, and Property & Facilities.

Required Skills and Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of experience providing senior-level management support and progressive responsibility is required and the AA must be able to demonstrate successful completion of professional development coursework. Bachelor’s degree is required with preference given to those with additional post-baccalaureate training.

Qualified candidates can submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: jobs@OHS.org.