Here is a job where you can make an impact! The disAbility Law Center of Virginia is seeking a qualified candidate to provide administrative support to the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, Communications staff, and other agency staff. The successful candidate will have responsibility for assisting with the office’s audio-visual and information technology supports and inventory.
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia is a civil rights law firm, operating as a nonprofit, dedicated to promoting the rights of people with disabilities in Virginia, and to investigating and aggressively preventing abuse and neglect of people with disabilities.
The candidate for Executive Assistant will have a comprehensive knowledge of office practices, a demonstrated ability to manage office activities and administrative work, and experience related to the performance of a variety of duties associated with the activities of an executive office. The candidate will possess working knowledge of basic proofreading. The candidate will be able to prioritize duties independently. The candidate will be a self-starter, have excellent organizational skills and experience in Microsoft Office applications, data management applications, word processing, spreadsheet, publishing, and presentation applications. Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced, multi-task environment are essential.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- A commitment to confidentiality and the willingness to be an effective and positive team player
- The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to social justice
The successful applicant will be required to apply for a national security clearance and will be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, or obtain a vaccination within 60 days of hire, unless there is a valid reason for exception.
- The candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent customer service skills, a commitment to confidentiality and the willingness to be an effective and positive team player.
- The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
- Fluency in Spanish or sign language is a bonus