Job Offer: Office and Events Coordinator

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Office and Events Coordinator

Office and Events Coordinator


The Garrison Institute is seeking an organized, flexible, tech savvy colleague to join our non-profit organization and team. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a progressive, mission-driven, entrepreneurial environment with a variety of activities and responsibilities.
this job offer is full-time with a flexible schedule including a mix of on-site and remote work, excluding days related to events and visiting groups.

Primary Responsibilities/tasks:
Provides exceptional administrative, clerical and organizational support, some of which includes:

»Supporting logistics for meetings and events from handling registration to event coordination, event set-up and execution both for in-person and virtual, help with internal event related processes and customer service related procedures

»Assisting with database administration and file importing, maintain electronic and paper file systems

»Preparing and maintaining expense reports and budget tracking for the COO, assistance with the invoice and payment processes

»Handling incoming mail and correspondence including: drafting, editing and preparing various documents and/or reports

»Screening and responding to incoming calls and special visitors, assisting with the public facing inboxes and accounts

»Ordering supplies, oversight of some office related equipment, conference room set-up

»Managing a variety of assignments requiring sensitivity to confidential information

»Working closely with other Executive or Senior staff on special projects

»Running errands and performing other administrative tasks as assigned

practice/expertise:

»Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of administrative and office support practice, preferably in a non-profit setting

»Events and/or hospitality practice including a prior customer service focused function

»Demonstrated, effective organizational expertise with strong attention to details and the capability to follow up incessantly

»Very strong interpersonal expertise helping to build relationships with external partners, guests, and staff team members

»Exceptional written and verbal communication expertise

»Highly proficient with Mac/PCs, MS-Office Suite, calendar software, databases, social media web platforms, internet research and Zoom webinar events/meetings

»Proficiency in Salesforce CRM highly desired

» capability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently; and to work independently on projects from conception to completion when needed

»Demonstrates high degree of integrity, maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships and with various assigned projects

»Good problem solver with strong decision-making capabilities

»Possesses flexibility and adaptcapability to changing priorities

»Maintains focus on the spiritual aspects of the Institute while projecting a calming, concerned and compassionate influence in business and personal dealings

»Some interest or practice with contemplative practice is desired

About the Garrison Institute
Founded in 2003, the Garrison Institute is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization whose mission is to apply the expertise and wisdom cultivated through contemplative practice, together with the insights emerging from science, to today’s urgent social and environmental challenges, leveraging transformational change and helping build a more compassionate, resilient future. Visit our website to lgain more:

How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter along with a writing sample to: Email address: [email protected]. this function offers a competitive income plus a generous benefits package. Please, no phone calls



The Garrison Institute is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.