Administrative Assistant
Riga
Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, multicultural environment? Join our team at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) as an Administrative Assistant in our Riga Office. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of our office while contributing to our mission of providing accurate, uncensored news and promoting democratic values.
Who are we?
RFE/RL is a multi-platform media organization with a mission to report the facts, undaunted by pressure. With over 1,400 staff and freelancers working across more than 20 countries, we serve as a vital source of independent news in areas where free press is under threat.
Why join us?
- Impactful work: Be part of a global mission that matters.
- Multicultural environment: Work with a diverse, multilingual team.
- Professional growth: Opportunities for training and development.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy vacation allowances, health insurance, and a modern work environment in Riga.
What will you do?
As an Administrative Assistant, you will:
- Manage the reception area, welcoming visitors, issuing passes, and providing general information.
- Schedule meetings, appointments, and support visitors with transport arrangements.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring proper registration and filing.
- Organize the office environment by ordering supplies and liaising with building management and service providers.
- Act as a point of contact for security and access-related issues.
- Assist HR, IT, Finance, and other departments with operational tasks.
- Support events, including in-house or off-site activities.
- Provide written and oral translations when needed.
- Manage journalist accreditations and ensure compliance with Latvian authorities.
- Coordinate permissions and approvals for filming and other activities.
What are we looking for?
Successful candidates will have:
- An undergraduate degree or higher professional education (preferred).
- Previous experience in a similar administrative role.
- Experience in multicultural or multinational environments (preferred).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Full professional literacy in Latvian and English; Russian proficiency is a plus.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter, detailing how your experience and skills align with this role. Join us at RFE/RL and be part of a team committed to empowering people and informing the world.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Privacy Notice
RFE/RL, Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation funded by a grant from the U.S. Congress through the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Due to RFE/RL’s special character, the countries in which RFE/RL operates, and the type of work RFE/RL performs, it is RFE/RL’s obligation to verify the accuracy of information provided by each applicant in order to ensure the security of our employees and workplace. Everyone who advances to the final stage of the selection process for a position at RFE/RL and who wishes to enter into an employment relationship with RFE/RL must undergo a pre-employment background check.
After your acceptance of RFE/RL’s offer letter, you will be the subject of a pre-employment check (performed by an external Czech company). Detailed information about the collection and processing of your personal data in this matter will be provided to you together with the offer letter.
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Our Locations
With over 20 hiring locations around the world, RFE/RL is at the forefront of independent journalism. Our teams in cities from Almaty to Washington, D.C. are dedicated to upholding democratic principles and fostering informed public discourse.
RFE/RL Standards
RFE/RL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status. Positions at RFE/RL are considered Public Trust Positions, with employment contingent upon the positive outcome of a background investigation.
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