Executive Assistant (Remote)

Purpose . You'll be doing rewarding work that supports and empowers girls. 

Community . Be a part of an amazing team (staff and supporters!) who are passionate about our mission.

 

Work you'll love . A creative and collaborative environment where we value your unique skills and insights.

Our impact is growing . VOW for Girls believes that celebrations of love can change the world, and you can be part of the growing team making that happen.  

Totally remote - work from anywhere in the United States.

VOW for Girls believes that celebrations of love - weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and more - can be a catalyst for supporting girls whose futures, educations, and choices are at risk. This year alone, more than 12 million girls are at risk of child marriage, threatening their ability to own their futures. We invite individuals, couples, event professionals, brand leaders, and others to invest in the power, voice, and choice of girls everywhere. In doing so, we're bringing much-needed funding and resources to effective yet underfunded community programs around the world that are in need of investment to engage young girls, helping them to stay in school, avoid child marriage, and have opportunities to thrive. VOW for Girls was founded in late 2018 by global human rights activist Mabel van Oranje and Ford Foundation President Darren Walker.

This is a fast-paced, cross-functional, high-impact, problem-solving role. The Executive Assistant is the right hand to the CEO, acting to enhance their capacity, drive strategic alignment, and execute key organizational priorities. The Executive Assistant will help the CEO operate better, faster, and with more insight across the entire organization. The scope of work is dynamic, and the ideal candidate is a business "athlete" who is agile in their thinking and actions. 

-- Partner with the CEO in vetting and pursuing external opportunities and inquiries, often acting as the liaison to provide effective communication flow. You'll help the CEO align their time in a way that helps drive the organization's priorities.  

-- Track and cultivate relationships with various VOW VIPs, from board members and advisors to influencers and donors. 

-- Help in the preparation for and production of meetings and events in which the CEO is participating, including logistical arrangements when needed. You'll help prepare the CEO by performing background research and helping to plan and ensure the appropriate follow-up to the CEO's internal and external meetings, including drafting correspondence. 

-- Work with the CEO to manage his digital presence and serve as a researcher, writing collaborator, and thought partner on proposals, event plans, speeches, and other opportunities for VOW's leadership to show up publicly. 

-- Partner with the CEO on organization-wide initiatives that impact the wider VOW team, such as team member engagement and the planning of quarterly staff gatherings.

-- Be the eyes and ears for the CEO: reduce distractions and elevate critical issues.

-- Create frameworks that organize and prioritize critical issues and information, in order to facilitate efficient decision making.

-- Look for opportunities for process improvement, innovation, or new ways to tackle old problems. Partner with department leads to improve their systems and structures. 

-- Partner with the CEO on an intentional plan for communication and partnership with the Board of Directors, including playing a central role in the planning for and production of board meetings. Manage the production of board materials in partnership with the Board Chair, CEO and other senior leaders.   

-- Manage the VOW for Girls Advisory Council, including the communications cadence and meetings, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for members. 

Success in this role means meeting most, if not all, of the following needs: 

-- You have at least 3 years of full-time work experience demonstrating that you are an organized and thoughtful leader who gets results.

-- You have experience supporting a Senior Executive; you understand who needs to know what, and adapt the message accordingly.  

-- You get excited by organization, efficiency, and attention to detail. You're comfortable working in ambiguity. When problems or challenges arise, you react with flexibility and humor. 

-- Nimble and action-oriented, you master situations and information easily, context switch quickly, anticipate what's needed, and take initiative to execute it.

-- You have experience managing projects to completion, often alongside multiple partners. If you haven't already, you want to learn to manage a budget. 

-- You care about the details and are committed to producing work that is of the highest quality.

-- You have the ability to effectively collect, organize, distill, and present information in a compelling yet concise manner while paying attention to details. 

-- You are a thoughtful communicator who cares about relationships. You work collaboratively and respectfully. You enjoy writing, and you want to do more of it. You have a demonstrated ability to actively listen, problem solve and take initiative - with a strong customer service mentality. 

-- You have exceptional judgment and emotional intelligence. You're a careful listener and can read the room. You demonstrate personal integrity and dedication. You're discreet and able to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

-- You want to help build an organization you can grow alongside, taking VOW for Girls from an early-stage startup to a global philanthropic initiative and you thrive in fast-paced environments. - -- You have a proven background in collaborating cross-functionally and working on multiple projects simultaneously. 

-- You have a passion for gender equality and girls' rights coupled with the spirit and drive of a social entrepreneur.

-- You are willing to travel on occasion when needed. 

VOW offers a generous benefits package, including:

-- Generous and flexible PTO in addition to 14 paid holidays, as well as personal and sick leave

-- 100% medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and 50% for family

-- 401K match of 1% that vests immediately12 weeks paid parental leave (available after 6 months of employment)

-- Home office setup stipend

-- Funding for professional development opportunities 

-- The ability to work from wherever in the U.S. is best for you

-- Quarterly in-person gatherings of the full VOW team 

The salary range for this role is $70,000-$90,000 . This range is for illustrative purposes only and salary offers are commensurate with experience.

Location is flexible within the US. VOW for Girls is based in New York City, and we are open to candidates who are located near a major airport and willing to travel on occasion.  

Apply below with your resume and cover letter telling us why you'd be an exceptional candidate for this role. Please note that you must have the right to work for your location prior to your first day.

We still encourage you to apply! Studies show that women, non-binary applicants, and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. However, at VOW for Girls, our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and talents help us thrive.

VOW is committed to racial equity and social justice and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities to provide a wide range of perspectives, ideas, views, and insights into the strategy, policies, culture, and ambitions of VOW for Girls. 

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

$70,000 - $90,000 a year

This range is for illustrative purposes only and salary offers are commensurate with experience.