Administrative Assistant

Title: Administrative Assistant

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec II

Hiring Range: $17.50 per hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown General

Agency Website: www.jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support its Learning and Community Engagement team. This multifaceted role involves managing day-to-day office tasks, coordinating meetings and documents, assisting with program logistics and purchasing, and helping maintain records and communications across departmental locations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong organizational skills, and enjoys being part of a mission-driven team that brings history to life through engaging educational programs.

Minimum Qualifications

· Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and professionally with staff at all levels of an
  organization, and with the public.
· Administrative skills including ability to plan, work independently, organize and manage
  multiple projects and priorities within prescribed timelines.
· Basic knowledge of office practices, procedures, recordkeeping, and project management.
· Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
· Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including excellent proofreading and editing
  skills.
· Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgement, and sound decision
  making skills.

Additional Considerations

· Administrative experience and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and
  PowerPoint.
· Experience with photo editing or graphic design software.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Raeven Chatman

Phone: 757- 253-4302

Email: Raeven.chatman@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.