Administrative Assistant
Ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a motivated and highly organized individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant.
Who is Colorado Gives?
Colorado Gives Foundation has been connecting donors and innovative Colorado nonprofits since 1975. As the community foundation serving Jefferson County, we are committed to activating ideas, people, and resources so that all Jeffco communities have the opportunity to thrive. We help donors with philanthropic planning, support nonprofits with grants and resources, and build resilient and connected communities together. Our work is rooted in radical listening and a commitment to equity and inclusion. We like trying new things, so let’s dream big and make something better today!
Benefits and Perks:
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $49,000 - $54,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) / retirement plan
- 401(k) employer matching
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Employee assistance program
- Paid family leave
- Professional development assistance
- Paid holidays
- Remote work/telecommuting options
- Workplace perks
We are also conveniently located on the G-line in Old Town Arvada. We’re pretty fun, so you’ll like working with us.
What is the Job?
As the Administrative Assistant for two departments at Colorado Gives Foundation, you’ll gain insight into the Foundation's operations, engage with donors and nonprofits, and support fundraising efforts, making a community impact.
This role requires attention to detail, catching errors, and enhancing communication clarity. You excel at keeping departments organized and prepared, often anticipating needs before they arise. This job could be a perfect fit if you thrive behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly and deadlines are met!
To succeed, you should have:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- High school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 1 year of experience in administrative or customer service roles.
Your essential duties and responsibilities as the Administrative Assistant will include:
- Assist with event planning, logistics, and webinar facilitation.
- Manage meeting scheduling, preparation, and follow-up for department heads.
- Draft, proofread, and distribute correspondence, including emails and presentations.
- Organize and maintain physical and digital files; handle phone and visitor inquiries.
- Coordinate travel, expense reports, and special projects for department heads.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to maintaining the best environment for our employees where people can show up as their authentic selves and grow with the Foundation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and can only achieve this together.
In that spirit, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
