Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Destin, FL at DICK’S Sporting Goods
At Make-A-Wish® America, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Nearly 40 years ago the inspiration for Make-A-Wish began with one little boy’s wish to be a police officer. Today, together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 life-changing wishes and transformed countless lives.
THE ROLE
The Executive Assistant is an integral member of the executive administration team, providing support to the executive office and contributing significantly to departmental operations. This position reports directly to the Executive Integration Manager (EIM) with matrixed reporting to the CEO.
Where You Come In
As the Executive Assistant you will:
Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming matters and concerns, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, and/or response
Handle various administrative tasks such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders, reconciling expense reports, and plans/coordinates travel itineraries
Proactively create meeting calendars, prepares, and distributes meeting notifications, agenda materials, and minutes- manages all correspondence around meeting execution
Prepare materials and presentations using research, insights, qualitative and quantitative data, in collaboration with the data governance and strategy teams
Responsible for virtual and in person meeting prep, setup including facilities, A/V needs, or other special meeting needs
Board Committee Support- writes and distributes minutes and maintains accuracy of committee minutes and attendance records
Collaborates on a variety of special projects
Maintain key documents including contact information lists and ensures that staff milestone recognitions are coordinated
Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
5+ years’ experience providing administrative support to C-suite leaders
Must possess strong interpersonal skills, maintain high integrity and discretion, and ensure confidentiality with various stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience in CRM a plus
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders professionally
Exceptional customer service orientation
Detail-oriented
Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Position may require travel to organizational conferences and events.
WHAT WE OFFER
BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish
Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires
TIME OFF
Up to 15 PTO days
10 Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays
2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
2 Personal Days accrued annually
Maternity Leave
ALSO…
Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
Individual and Leadership Development
Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability.
Who We Are:
Our vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. Through our mission, we are uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes. As the world’s largest wish-granting organization, we strive to create a sense of community and an environment where we warmly embrace our wish families, volunteers, and colleagues.
Joining Make-A-Wish means becoming part of a mission that believes in the power of a wish.
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Required Experience
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: DICK’S Sporting Goods
Location: Destin, FL
