Administrative Assistant - Temporary

Job Locations US-AR-Bentonville

Requisition ID 2024-1866

# of Openings 1

Category (Portal Searching) Administrative

Heartland Forward: Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Heartland Forward is seeking an individual to support the programs, policy and events team as a temporary / part-time Administrative Assistant (February 2024 - December 31,2024).

Summary
The part-time Administrative Assistant will report to the Executive Vice President - collaborating closely with the programs, public policy and events team to support the organization in scheduling meetings, various programs policy and event activity.
This position will assist with scheduling meetings, creating agendas, meeting coordination and document editing - the associate will also play a role in supporting effective communication and alignment among team members as it relates to scheduling, travel, etc.
The ideal candidate should exhibit excellent organizational skills, effective communication abilities and proficiency in various software tools, including Outlook Calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

About Heartland Forward:
Heartland Forward is a think-and-do tank dedicated to being a resource for states and local communities in the middle of the country. We do this by studying broad economic trends and building data-driven and community-tested partnerships, programs and policies to address the needs of the heartland - all while helping to change the narrative about the middle of the country and kick-starting economic growth.
Heartland Forward is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

This position will assist the Heartland Forward team as they work to turn their research into action by increasing brand awareness, creating new partnerships, positioning Heartland Forward as a leader on policy solutions and a resource to help strengthen Heartland communities.

Who we are looking for:

A temporary/ part-time Administrative Assistant (working on average 25 hours).
• Someone with a background in business, non-profits or equivalent qualifications or experience in public policy, events, programs or communications (potentially an undergraduate or graduate).
• Outstanding organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent writing skills and computer skills, especially with Excel, Google Docs, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with communications in a public and one on one setting.
• Ability to analyze and summarize data efficiently and compellingly.
• Independent worker and a team player.

Conditions of Employment

• This is a temporary/ part-time role (February 2024 - December 31, 2024) with a possible extension, subject to performance review.
• Standard working hours are part-time - on average 25 hours per week. We are open to considering flexible in-office working options if requested. This is not a Remote position

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as qualified applicants are identified. We will accept applications until we fill the position.