Posted 5d ago

Administrative Coordinator

@ International Mayan League
United States
$17-$21/hrRemotePart Time
Responsibilities:coordinate operations, manage communications, track finances
Requirements Summary:Two+ years in admin/operations; bilingual English/Spanish; experience with QuickBooks and Google Workspace; strong organizational and communication skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams
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The Mayan League is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable Administrative Coordinator to provide part-time support to staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers. The Coordinator will play a key role in keeping the organization's operations by providing general administrative support, including document management and maintaining organizational records. This position will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day office operations, maintaining administrative systems related to accounting and information technology, and ensuring that organizational processes run effectively. Key objectives include supporting the leadership team and Board, as well as facilitating cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners as necessary. The ideal candidate will be bilingual or multilingual, possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, collaborative, and culturally diverse environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting and is eager to contribute to meaningful work. Experience working with Native American and Indigenous communities is preferred but not required.

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POSITION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 


General Administration (30%):


  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Operations to triage incoming requests, anticipate needs, identify administrative inefficiencies, and propose practical improvements that enhance efficient decision-making and strengthen workflows.
  • Assist in scheduling and coordinating logistics for high-level meetings, events, and retreats led by the organization, including planning, providing technical support, interpretation and translation needs, capturing meeting notes, preparation of materials related to agendas and presentation, and tracking action items.
  • Coordinate and administer event planning logistics for staff travel and delegations, including list management, supply procurement, and vendor coordination. 
  • Support the recruitment process for staff, volunteers, and interns, including scheduling candidate interviews and handling onboarding and orientation tasks.


Finances (30%):


  • Process accounts payable and receivable, including posting and coding time sensitive transactions in QuickBooks Online.
  • Act as the primary liaison between external vendors and the Operations team to ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and receipt retention, addressing discrepancies promptly.
  • Assist with the administrative tasks related to submitting and recording essential legal and compliance documentation (W-9s, 1099-NECs, certifications, registrations, etc.).
  • Aid in the preparation for the annual budgeting and fiscal audit processes. 


Technology Information Systems (25%):


  • Manage the Mayan League email inboxes (Info account and Operations) by coordinating correspondence with appropriate parties and ensuring timely, accurate, and professional responses.
  • Oversee the Mayan League main phone line and voicemail inbox, routing calls and inquiries appropriately, and escalating any sensitive, reputational, security issues, or strategic matters when necessary.
  • Coordinate virtual meeting platforms, manage scheduling on Zoom, and maintain the Google Meets Mayan League calendar, sometimes coordinating across the organization.
  • Support technology information systems administration, troubleshooting, software implementation, and purchasing of technology equipment to assist staff members. 

 

Board Governance (15%)


  • Schedule, communicate, and coordinate Board of Director meetings and events as needed.
  • Lead the administration and organized cataloging of Board meeting documentation, including the preparing and assembling Board materials and/or reports for the Executive Director to review prior to distribution and recording accurate meeting minutes that capture key decisions, motions, action items, and follow up responsibilities.  
  • Maintain confidential documents, information, and communications with discretion and sound judgment. 


MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory requirements. Depending on experience and desire, you may have the opportunity to  supervise interns and/or volunteers. 



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES


  • At least two years of relevant experience in administrative support and operations, preferably in a nonprofit setting.  
  • Bachelor's degree with major in business, non-profit management, public administration, or other  related field preferred 
  • Must be fully Bi-lingual in English and Spanish and able to communicate in both languages, verbally and in writing.  
  • Strong experience entering and coding accounting transactions in QuickBooks or other accounting platforms. 
  • Problem solver, use sound judgment to solve administrative problems. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace.  
  • In depth knowledge and experience with Zoom and Google Meets, experience with Zoom webinar and interpretation  features are a plus. 
  • Experience with other virtual communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams and  GoToMeeting desired. 
  • Comfortable adopting new tools and platforms quickly; at ease in a digitally integrated work environment.
  • Experience supporting hybrid and remote teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. 
  • Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills. 
  • Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, be responsive, and complete  administrative functions in a timely and accurate manner.  
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Excellent planning, organizational and  follow-up skills.  
  • Detail oriented, highly efficient and organized in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure.  
  • Experience or familiarity with diverse communities and Indigenous Peoples’ rights, including those of Indigenous women, as well as human rights, environmental protection, environmental justice, climate justice, and social justice, is highly valued.
  • Experience or familiarity working in international settings is preferred but not required.
  • Able to collaborate effectively across departments to enhance coordination, strengthen operations, and support a culture of teamwork and excellence.


COMPENSATION


  • This is an non-exempt, part-time position with compensation commensurate with experience. Please note that benefits are not offered as part of this role.



About the Company


The International Mayan League (Mayan League) is the only Indigenous Maya women and youth-led, grassroots organization in the entire United States working in solidarity with allies. The Mayan League is located on the ancestral lands of the Piscataway Nation (Washington, D.C.) and works at the local, regional, national, and international level serving predominantly Maya Peoples of the diaspora. We were founded in 1991 by Maya refugees fleeing the war and genocide in Guatemala in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and our purpose is to unite Maya peoples and allies in the U.S. Over the decades and today, we educate on the root causes of forced migration, offer a platform to advance and protect the human rights of the Maya, and assist in the inclusion of Maya leaders and other Indigenous peoples in decision making spaces that affect our peoples, communities, lands and territories and our futures.

The Mayan League is a leading Indigenous Rights organization with an unwavering commitment to centering Indigenous leadership within the broader context of social justice and human rights advocacy. Our distinctive focus on the intersection of Indigeneity, gender and language justice, and migration, sheds light on the overlooked challenges and barriers faced by Maya Peoples who, in addition to being forcibly displaced, are frequently invisibilized and marginalized in society at large. In the face of historical injustices and structural inequalities spanning over 500 years, our decolonial framework actively challenges the enduring impacts of colonization by recentering Indigenous peoples propelling us toward transformative change. Our initiatives extend to the development of Indigenous-led research, comprehensive data collection systems, and mapping initiatives, placing Indigenous leadership, histories, and realities at the forefront, firmly rooted in Maya Cosmovision, languages, and cultures.