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(Temp) Administrative Assistant & Project Coordinator

Partners Worldwide

(Temp) Administrative Assistant & Project Coordinator

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    []Partners Worldwide

    Partners Worldwide (PW) is a global network of businesspeople working together to end poverty through entrepreneurship and job creation. We believe that all people are image-bearers of God and have the right to live an abundant life. Through locally-rooted, globally-connected partnerships we work to grow and sustain redemptive businesses and flourishing economic ecosystems for maximum impact. Every team member plays a significant role in making this vision a reality.  

    As an employee of Partners Worldwide, you will be part of a global team that values the unique contributions and service of each person as a true partner. You will join us in celebrating each entrepreneur who is able to fully live out their calling to business, provide for their family, create life-giving employment opportunities, and invest in the community around them.  

    The PW goal for 2030 is for our partners in 30+ countries, to serve over one million businesses who are creating and sustaining 3 million jobs in communities of high poverty and unemployment.   

    The Role  

    As a temporary Admin Assistant to the CEO and Director of Strategy & Impact you will be providing coverage for the maternity leave of the Executive Assistant as well as helping with gaps left by the conclusion of a Strategy & Impact support role. THIS POSITION WILL RUN FROM APPROXIMATELY MAY 1, 2023 – AUGUST 31, 2023.  

     The Work – Executive Assistant 

    • Welcome and connect visitors. 
    • Support the PW Global Board of Directors, including Board Packet consolidation and distribution. 
    • Assist with facilities management with vendors and scheduling maintenance and repairs, as needed.  
    • Provide administrative assistance to the CEO and coordination with various teams/departments. (i.e.meeting schedules/logistics/agendas/minutes, travel logistics/expenses) 
    • Other duties as assigned.

    The Work – Strategy & Impact Project Coordinator 

    • Support our strategic direction teams including meeting set-up, admin support, and presentation visuals.
    • Annual planning and goal tracking support, including monitoring plan completion, scheduling meetings and review of progress on goals   
    • Support the team with meeting coordination and project management support. 
    • Support with specialized research projects or initiatives.
    • Other duties as assigned.

     

     Your Qualifications

    • Proficiency in Office365 
    • Previous project management or executive assistant experience 
    • Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines 
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask 
    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities  
    • Strong business communication skills 
    • Ability to be in the office for majority of working hours (9a-5p) twice weekly (Thursdays and one other day of choice)

     

    Your Character  

    • Mature Christian faith that is lived out in your life, work, and interactions 
    • Curiosity to learn new skills, solve new problems and seek expertise from others 
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 
    • Organized with the ability to plan ahead to reach goals 
    • Proactive and self-directed

     

    What we provide 

    • Meaningful, redemptive, and purpose-filled work
    • Connection to a talented, dedicated, and joyful team of global staff and partners  
    • A flexible schedule and a culture that prioritizes healthy work-life balance

    Additional information:  

    • Full-time, hourly, non-exempt 
    • Under the terms of Partners Worldwide’s benefits plan and policies, this employee will not be eligible for benefits due to the shorter duration of employment
    • Temp position with potential for future employment opportunities
    • Partners Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer
    • Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions