Administrative Assistant (English speaker) – WAZA
Posted: 4 May 2022 | Full-Time | Barcelona, Spain
Overview and Job Purpose
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, creative, English-speaking individual to serve as Administrative Assistant to support the WAZA Executive Office with a range of administrative tasks described but not limited to those below.
Key Tasks
- Support in administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc
- Answering phone calls, schedule meetings and support visitors
- Exhibit polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
- Preparing logistics and documents for meetings and conferences
- Help with travel arrangements
- Coordinating office supplies
- Help with organisation of office archives
- Occasionally proof-reading and taking meeting minutes
- Other administrative tasks
Key Skills / Knowledge
- Fluent in spoken and written English (native or highly proficient) is a must. Writing, editing and proofreading skills in English. Other languages will be advantageous.
- Strong grasp of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to details required
- Background/education in office tasks, administration, secretary, finance, or related fields an advantage
- Good inter-personal skills
- Self-motivated and fast learner
- Creative and enthusiastic
- Willing to work within a small team and be flexible to support the team
- Interested in learning about different subjects
- Committed to the protection of the environment and an animal lover
- Interested in the zoo and aquarium community, and issues related to wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and sustainability
Apply
Interested applicant please send CV to recruitment@waza.org.
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