San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support of moderate difficulty, coordinates various office activities, and does not formally supervise support staff. This position reports to a Manager/Supervisor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide daily administrative support for assigned team and support other teams as needed.
• Review and distribute mail and emails from assigned accounts to appropriate contacts.
• Follow procedures to produce and process a variety of reports, documents, and invoices; maintain and update files and databases.
• Greet, screen, and assist visitors/callers.
• Schedule assigned director's/manager's calendar, arrange meetings, and take minutes as required.
• Organize and prepare operational materials and routine correspondence.
• May assign work schedules to staff as appropriate and provide lead guidance to administrative staff.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This position supports the Philanthropy Events team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position will support multiple team members, field donor inquiries through both phone and email, and help prepare correspondence, and other materials for high-capacity donors. Tasks will require candidate to perform duties onsite. Support at donor events is required. Candidates may be asked to complete a writing sample as part of the interview process.

• JOB EXPERIENCE
• Must have at least one year of relevant experience. 

• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma required. 

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
• Able to work with others effectively in a diverse environment.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
  

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA 
• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
• Hourly Rate: $21.26 
  

About The Salary Ranges

The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org.  If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately. 

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests’ experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying. 

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.