Administrative Assistant

Kearney Area Community Foundation; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Kearney Area Community Foundation is seeking an organized, dependable Administrative Assistant to support our team and mission.

This versatile role includes administrative and office support, including database and donor assistance, reception, board and committee coordination, meeting and event logistics, records management, financial and purchasing support, and assistance with Foundation programs and special projects.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting leadership and day-to-day office operations.
• Clerical skills including filing, data entry, document preparation, and basic recordkeeping.
• Professional phone etiquette and communication with callers, donors, and partners.
• Proficiency with office software and calendars with attention to detail.
• Organizational and time-management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality and inclusive interactions with diverse stakeholders.
• Nonprofit or community-focused experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to leadership and staff.
• Assist with donor records, reception, and board/committee coordination.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and logistics for Foundation programs.
• Maintain records and assist with purchasing and financial processes.

Skills

Administrative support

Executive support

Communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Donor/customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related experience

Nebraska driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Database systems

Job description

Role Description

The Kearney Area Community Foundation is seeking an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our team and mission. This versatile role includes administrative and office support, including database and donor assistance, reception, board and committee coordination, meeting and event logistics, records management, financial and purchasing support, and assistance with Foundation programs and special projects. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys working with people, can manage multiple priorities, maintains confidentiality, and takes pride in keeping things organized and running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Strong Administrative Assistance and Executive Administrative Assistance skills to support leadership and day-to-day office operations.
• Proficient Clerical Skills, including filing, data entry, document preparation, and basic recordkeeping.
• Professional Phone Etiquette and Communication skills for interacting with callers, visitors, donors, and partners.
• Ability to use office software and tools (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets, calendars) with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality, reliability, and respectful, inclusive interactions with diverse stakeholders.
• Prior experience in an administrative or office support role, preferably in a nonprofit or community-focused setting.
• Bachelor's Degree or related experience, and a Nebraska driver's license is required; additional training or education in office administration or related fields is beneficial.

Applications are due September 20.

The position is full time with healthcare, PTO, paid holidays and retirement benefits.

Range: $40,000-$60,000 annually.