Description
About the Montana Healthcare Foundation
Montana Healthcare Foundation (MTHF) is a 501(c)3 private foundation that makes strategic investments to improve health in Montana. We provide funding, leadership, and expertise to help communities tackle Montana’s most important health problems. We conduct policy analysis so that Montanans can be well-informed and engaged in decisions that impact their health. We prioritize supporting the health and well-being of people and communities at increased risk for poor health outcomes because of income, geographic barriers, the availability and accessibility of health and social services, and health disparities.
Position Summary
The administrative assistant supports MTHF staff by assisting with meeting and travel logistics, coordinating schedules, performing data entry, processing expense reports, and creating communications content. The administrative assistant will help to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the MTHF office. Other duties may be assigned as needed. This position will interact regularly with Foundation staff and consultants, current and potential grantees, and community leaders; and assist in maintaining and enhancing a positive image for the organization. As part of the administrative staff, this position will contribute to achieving the Foundation’s strategic vision and goals.
All Foundation staff must be self-sufficient and prepared to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment in which all team members are expected to adapt to changing needs and take on new tasks as they arise.
Please read the full position description: https://mthf.org/job/administrative-assistant/.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume to careers@mthcf.org.
Application materials will be accepted through May 15 or until the position is filled.
Wage: $26-$28 per hour DOE with a competitive benefits package.
Requirements
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Ability to execute duties and responsibilities independently and with minimal supervision, think critically, proactively identify and solve problems, synthesize information from a variety of sources, work collaboratively or independently as required, prioritize effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively carry out written and oral instructions.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
- Experience with Canva and/or Hootsuite.
- Ability to travel.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication skills and a spirit of customer service, facilitating positive and productive interactions between the Foundation staff, trustees, and external constituents in a dynamic & interdependent team environment.
- Familiarity with office equipment including copiers, scanners, and phone systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite and databases.
- Experience coordinating travel and events.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Intrinsically motivated and team-oriented.
- Exceptional tact and diplomacy, ability to quickly gain the trust of stakeholders, staff and trustees.
- Outstanding writing skills, including ability to draft clear, concise documents.
- Unquestionable personal and professional integrity.
