Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Administrative Assistant, Carnegie Hero Fund Commission – Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 4/23/08

About The Organization
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is a 104-year-old private operating foundation established by Andrew Carnegie to award the Carnegie Medal throughout the United States and Canada to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save others. Awardees and their families may also receive financial grants, including scholarship aid and monthly support in cases of death and disability to the rescuer.

Position Summary
The Commission has need of a full-time administrative assistant to carry out a wide range of duties in support of its mission, including, but not limited to, correspondence, check writing, filing, mail duties, database entry, supply requisition, basic copy editing, administration of beneficiary roster. The position reports to the executive director and will serve as a backup to the organization’s other administrative assistant. Regular hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) in downtown office.

Qualifications
Two years’ experience as administrative assistant; skill in Microsoft Word and Excel (Access and Peachtree helpful); good personal and communications skills; ability to work independently but also as team member in nine-person office setting; writing/editing skills; attention to detail.

Compensation
Medical, dental, vision coverage; retirement plan participation after one year; paid holidays; paid vacation and personal time. Specify salary range.

TO APPLY: Mail cover letter with resume (no phone calls) to:

Executive Director
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
425 Sixth Avenue, Ste. 1640
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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