Executive Assistant-RC86404

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Goodu00a0Job Description:Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.u00a0When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.u00a0WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):u00a0The Executive Assistant will provide highlevel, confidential executive support to the Division Vice President of the Pacific Division, serving as a trusted partner in managing priorities, communications, and the overall effectiveness of the executive office. In addition, they will anticipate needs by synthesizing information, preparing the Vice President for key decisions, and ensuring timely responses to matters requiring executive attention. The Executive Assistant represents the executive and the office with professionalism in meetings and crossfunctional interactions. This individual will oversee a wide range of administrative, logistical, and operational responsibilities, applying deep knowledge of organizational policies and business practices. Manage sensitive information with absolute discretion, streamline administrative workflows, and relieve leadership of complex administrative tasks. Maintain polished, businessfocused communication and support the coordination, development, and guidance of volunteers and internal stakeholders.u00a0Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.u00a0This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. This position is fully remote. Preferred candidate location: Central Time Zone, with flexibility to collaborate and work according to Pacific Time business hours. Must be comfortable working outside of these hours to support executive needs. Occasional travel is expected a few times per year.u00a0The salary range for this position is $30.52-$33.92/hr.u00a0This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.u00a0Notethat AmericanRed Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used todetermineyour actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience youhaveandcomparisonto other employees already in this role.u00a0WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):u00a0Maintains executive's calendar for meetings, appointments, travel, visits to field or operating units. Makes travel arrangements and prepares agenda for meetings. May prepare for high level meetings for which the executive's office is responsible.u00a0Prepares memos, reports or correspondence for executive's or own signature. Reviews correspondence for consistency with corporate policies and practi es.u00a0Performs various research and analytical tasks on behalf of the executive regarding operational issues and initiatives. May administer a particular project and compile results or findings from multiple departments reporting to the executive.u00a0Reviews and screens calls for executive and ensure that appropriate follow up occurs.u00a0Coordinates office activities and communications on behalf of the executive.u00a0Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.u00a0Scope: Extensive knowledge of the job. Wide and comprehensive acquaintance with all aspects of the job and the practical application to complex problems normally encountered. Contact with individuals representing other organizations or individuals of significant importance within organization.u00a0WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):u00a0Education: Associate's Degree required.u00a0Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.u00a0Management Experience: N/Au00a0Skills & Abilities: Ability to work with various executive levels and across functional teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient typing skills required. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures that relate to operations within assigned organizational unit is preferred. Ability to prepare and edit complex documents is preferred. Strong and demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, customer service and organizational skills required. Ability to work on a team.u00a0Travel: May require some travel.u00a0 Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimumeducation and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).u00a0PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.u00a0WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):u00a0Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, tracking, and driving initiatives to completion in alignment with executive priorities is highly preferred.u00a0Proven ability to manage multiple, competing tasks and projects in a highly matrixed, fastmoving environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.u00a0Exceptional skill in navigating highdemand, highurgency situations, with the ability to quickly assess priorities, adjust workflows, and ensure timely execution under tight deadlines.u00a0Adept at working under pressure, demonstrating sound judgment, composure, and resourcefulness when handling urgent requests or shifting executive priorities.u00a0DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.u00a0

Created: 2026-02-27