Remote Administrative Assistant - Humanitarian/Corporate Services

Company: American Red Cross

Location: United States

Employment Type: FULL_TIME, PART_TIME

Date Posted: 2025-11-07

Valid Through: 2026-11-07


Job Summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support to our Humanitarian and Corporate Services teams. This role ensures smooth day-to-day operations by managing correspondence, maintaining records, coordinating meetings, and assisting with projects critical to the mission of the Red Cross. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate virtual meetings for team members and leadership.

  • Prepare, edit, and format documents, presentations, and reports with accuracy and professionalism.

  • Handle incoming emails, phone calls, and inquiries, ensuring timely responses and proper follow-up.

  • Maintain organized electronic and physical records, including confidential documentation.

  • Assist in project coordination, tracking deadlines, and supporting special initiatives within Humanitarian and Corporate Services.

  • Generate reports, maintain databases, and track departmental metrics as needed.

  • Provide support for virtual events, webinars, and internal communications.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operational workflows.

  • Support onboarding of new team members by assisting with administrative and logistical tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an administrative assistant, office manager, or similar role.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Google Workspace).

  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining effective team communication.

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of administrative support experience, preferably in a non-profit, corporate, or humanitarian organization.

  • Experience supporting multiple teams or departments simultaneously is highly desirable.

Working Hours

  • Full-time, remote role.

  • Typical hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexibility may be required to support cross-time-zone collaboration).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work output.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote team.

  • Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach to challenges.

  • Familiarity with non-profit operations or humanitarian services is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

  • Flexible work-from-home arrangement.

  • Paid time off and holiday benefits.

  • Professional development and training opportunities.

  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful humanitarian work with a globally recognized organization.

Why Join

At the American Red Cross, you will become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering and strengthening communities. Joining our team means working in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while enabling you to contribute meaningfully to life-saving programs and initiatives worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter via the American Red Cross careers portal: https://www.redcross.org/jobs

  • Please include “Remote Administrative Assistant - Humanitarian/Corporate Services” in the subject line.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Back to blog