Administrative Assistant

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Administrative Assistant

New York, New York, United States

ABOUT US - MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE

Momentum is an agency of doers. We make the industry's most disruptive, entertaining, shareable, unforgettable experiences for our clients and their fans. We do it by bringing people closer to what they love, in original and unexpected ways. Whether it's a physical activation, a virtual experience, or a piece of unique branded content, it's all part of what we call the Total Brand Experience - ideas that solve business challenges, through best-in-class Consulting, Strategy, Analytics, Experience Design, and Production.

We want you to help brands do amazing, unprecedented, wild things, creating experiences that people never forget.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MOMENTUM

At Momentum, we expect our employees to embody our values!

Our Core Values of Be One, Do Great Work, Have Fun, Give Back and Grow empower an environment where we challenge ourselves professionally and encourage each other personally.

At Momentum, we make our differences matter!

Who we are matters. We choose to hire diverse voices from all walks of life. We choose to make our culture one where everyone can be their authentic self and speak in their voice. We choose to give each other permission to get things wrong, so we can learn to make them right. We choose to celebrate the bravery of our peers and we choose to be collectively responsible.

At Momentum, we make our actions matter!

Making it matter means always choosing the sustainable option. It means designing waste out from the start. It means working with the right materials. Sourcing locally, innovating off-the-shelf solutions and reusing and repurposing. It means powering smarter. Traveling less. And only working with vendors who do the same. Make it matter means becoming the first experiential agency in the world to receive 2 ISO certifications.

At Momentum, we make our people matter!

We choose to make your workplace part of your wellbeing. We choose a hybrid work model. We choose no meeting Fridays. We choose to let ourselves take as much Time Well Taken (vacation) as we need. We choose education programs that help our people develop professionally and personally. We choose tuition reimbursement. We choose to match your 401K. We choose to make your financial wellbeing our priority. We choose to make our people's lives matter.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a rockstar Administrative Assistant who will play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the Executive Vice President, Managing Director you will support. You'll be part of a driven and fast-paced team with lots of moving parts, so it is important that you can multitask and think quickly on your feet. The right candidate is organized and intuitive, but not afraid to ask questions and learn. Being a part of Momentum means you get to watch big ideas come to life, so we're looking for someone who is excited to jump right in.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Manage the calendar, schedule, and travel for the Executive Vice President, Managing Director, which includes both in-person and video meetings, conference calls, and handling meeting conflicts and prioritization issues often across multiple time zones.
• Handling expenses for the Executive Vice President, Managing Director, including the creation, submission, and tracking of expense reports in a timely manner using Concur.
• Knowing the executive's whereabouts at all times and managing their time, keeping them organized.
• Understanding a who's who of clients, colleagues and partners and their relative importance. Knowing who can be bumped and who needs an immediate response.
• Support the NYC office by planning and coordinating office events, organizing cultural celebrations, coordinating townhalls, and supporting ERGs such Women of Momentum and activities to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Arranging all aspects of travel, keeping executive's travel profile up-to-date, managing approvals for any travel, arranging flights, hotels, rental car and car service, currency exchange using agency and online services, preparing all itineraries and coordinate events and dining.
• Inputting timesheets into Fiori, Momentum's timekeeping system, on a timely basis
• Client interaction with high-level Executives: acting as liaison with clients and their assistants.
• Telephone & email coverage: taking accurate messages, handling urgent/confidential messages with appropriate judgment.
• Assisting with presentations - creating, editing, compiling, copy, etc.
• Proofing important communications, including marketing and new business materials, as needed
• Assisting with events and projects associated with executives on an as-needed basis
• Coordinating all related conference rooms including any catering, audio/videoconference set up
• Coordinating client outings, dinner, meetings, etc.
• Navigating Agency's resources: interfacing with various departments on behalf of executive to collect information, respond to requests, etc.
• Handle confidential and non-routine information with high level of discretion
• Supporting Momentum's values
• Other duties and projects as requested or assigned

HERE'S WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1+ year of experience successfully in an administrative capacity within a business, marketing, advertising or fast paced environment preferred
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to resolve conflicts and manage scheduling challenges effectively.
• Determined, proactive, and skilled in handling logistics with efficiency and precision.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be customer service oriented, dependable, self-motivated, enthusiastic, resourceful, and excited and motivated by working in a fast-paced, fun environment
• Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks with high attention to detail and minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and strong personality that contributes to a collaborative, enjoyable workplace culture.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, always ensuring internal customers' needs are met efficiently.

MOMENTUM BENEFITS

• Time Well Taken (our flexible benefits plan that allows you take the time you need)
• Hybrid Work model - ability to work from home or in office
• Holidays and Winter Break (agency closes between Christmas and New Years holidays)
• No meeting Fridays
• Curated DE&I programs and initiatives
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Short- and Long-term disability
• 401(K) with company match
• EAP - Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work from Home stipend
• Referral bonuses
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Saving Accounts

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is $40,000 to $50,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

At Momentum Worldwide, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability - or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment.

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