Administrative Specialist, Hartford Bishops’ Foundation

The Hartford Bishops’ Foundation/Archdiocese of Hartford – Bloomfield, CT

The Hartford Bishops’ Foundation/Archdiocese of Hartford has an opening for an Administrative Specialist. This role will provide high-quality administrative assistance to the Executive Director and department to support the extraordinary goals of the HBF.

This is a full-time role, eligible for paid time off and benefits with an on-site work location at the Pastoral Center in Bloomfield. This role will have occasional evening and weekend responsibilities during events.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Conducting a full range of general office administrative duties including, but not limited to answering phone calls, calendar management, planning meetings and agendas, making travel arrangements, preparing correspondence, processing mail, and paper and electronic record keeping
• Assists department with preparations for special events and meetings
• Monitors social media posts related to the Foundation and Development Office, and serves as back-up resource for website/social media posting
• Takes minutes and tracks projects/responsibilities assigned during Board meetings, Executive Committee meetings, conference calls, etc.
• Establishes positive working relationships by collaborating with internal colleagues
• Reconciles office expense accounts and receipts
• Maintains department office and other related supplies

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Associate degree
• 3 years’ of relevant experience
• Ability to maintain and observe confidentiality
• Strong organizational and interpersonal/communication skills
• Experienced with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and website maintenance, and social media applications
• Working knowledge of fundraising software
• An appreciation for the culture and philosophy of the Roman Catholic Church

To apply: submit a letter of interest and resume to the Archdiocese Human Resources Team at: hr@aohct.org.