Administrative Assistant

The Corporate Administrative Assistant plays a central role in supporting the YMCA of Catawba Valley’s association office. Under the direction of the Director of Administration & Finance, this position ensures the effective coordination of administrative, financial, and human resource operations that enable all branches to function efficiently and in alignment with the YMCA’s mission and values.

Serving as the primary administrative support for the Association’s leadership team, this position upholds professional standards of organization, confidentiality, and service, while fostering a positive, welcoming, and productive office environment.

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Vice President of Finance and the Association team.
• Coordinate office systems, records management, and internal communications to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across departments.
• Support financial, payroll, and HR processes by managing documentation, data entry, and reporting with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with corporate membership administration, community relations, and fundraising activities as needed to advance the Association’s strategic goals.
• Serve as a liaison between the corporate office and branch leadership to ensure consistent service delivery and information flow.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of administrative systems and procedures to strengthen organizational effectiveness and member experience.

The Administrative Assistant must represent the organization in a professional image. He/she must be able to maneuver the grounds and facilities freely and be capable of speaking clearly, including, but not limited to: walking, stooping, carrying a minimum of 50 lbs., sitting, standing, pushing, climbing, kneeling, lifting a minimum of 50 lbs., and crouching.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of administrative experience, preferably within a nonprofit, corporate, or association environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and aptitude for learning YMCA software platforms (e.g., Daxko, Bloomerang, HRIS systems, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to the YMCA’s mission, values, and standards of service and confidentiality.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution