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Administrative Assistant (Danbury, CT, US, 06810) @ Fuel Cell Energy

Danbury, Connecticut, USOnsiteFull-time
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The pay for this position ranges from $62500 - $75000.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Position Summary</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><br>The Administrative Assistant supports senior leaders across the organization with a focus on Sales and Engineering leadership. This role is a critical enabler of execution in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment. The position requires strong business acumen, the ability to navigate time zones and cross-functional dependencies, and a proactive approach to managing priorities, communications, and operational workflows.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Success is defined by improving leader effectiveness, driving coordination across teams, and maintaining operational momentum in complex, technical and customer-facing environments.</span></p> <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Manage complex, global calendars across multiple time zones, optimizing scheduling for customer and leadership priorities</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Draft and manage high-quality communications both physical and digital using PowerPoint, Staples Print, and Word, including customer-facing materials and leadership updates</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Coordinate domestic and international travel with consideration for customer commitments, site visits, and project timelines </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Manage expense reporting and administrative workflows with accuracy and timeliness</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Drive recurring business processes (staff meetings, operating reviews, reporting cadences, regular committee meetings)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Support planning and execution of office events, team offsites, technical reviews, and meetings</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Leverage tools (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, CoPilot tools) to improve visibility and execution</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Standardize processes for meeting preparation, materials management, and action tracking</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Serve as account administrator for Monday.com including board build-out, technical support and user account management (training available)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Coordinate with shipping/courier services to manage timely and secure delivery of sensitive or confidential documents</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Order and coordinate catering (e.g., team lunches, meetings, events), ensuring alignment with schedules and team needs</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Serve as back-up for front desk receptionist and other administrative staff as needed</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">3–5 years of experience supporting senior leaders in an executive assistant, administrative assistant, or operations support role</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Bachelor’s or associate degree in business, marketing, communications or similar preferred</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Demonstrated ability to manage complex, global calendars and cross-functional coordination</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Strong communication skills, including experience with executive-level and customer-facing materials</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">High attention to detail, strong organizational capability, and ability to manage competing priorities</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint); experience with project tools (Monday.com, D365) preferred</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Experience working in environments that include sales/customer-facing teams and/or engineering or technical organizations preferred</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <div style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Key Attributes</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Operates with strong judgment in a complex, fast-paced environment</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Proactive and anticipates needs across organizational priorities</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Able to manage ambiguity and shifting global priorities</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Professional presence with the ability to engage effectively with customers and senior leaders</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to <b>[email protected] </b>or contact us by calling <b>860-496-2222</b>. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">NOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: <a href="https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers" target="_blank">https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">#LI-AD1</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">#LI-hybrid</span></span></p>

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