Executive Assistant To The President

Executive Assistant to the President, CEO and Board Officerof The Community House Association, a century-old, Michigan nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable community organization.

This position requires demonstrated writing capabilities, accuracy, public relations, poise, tact and diplomacy. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and understand the critical value of being trustworthy. The work environment is dynamic, exciting, fast paced, and the individual must demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

The position requires flexibility and availability consistent with the needs of a fast-paced nonprofit corporate Board Officer, President & CEO of a growing nonprofit, 501(c)(3), charitable community organization and Chairman, President and CEO of its separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting charitable Foundation.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Provide critical daily support to the Association/Foundation President & CEO.
• Act as the point of contact between the CEO and internal/external clients.
• Assess the urgency and importance of situations and take the appropriate action to determine the necessary level of CEO and/or other Executive Team member(s) involvement.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, including preparing and editing correspondence from the CEO.
• Active listening and excellent communication skills.
• Provide support for Boards of Directors meetings and subcommittees, including transcribing meeting minutes, executing action steps, and coordinating meeting requirements.
• Support the CEO in holding the Executive Team members accountable to timelines and commitments.
• Manage the calendar, calls, mail, e-mails, and schedule meetings for the CEO.
• Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence.
• Coordinate CEO-led events and speaking engagements.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Provide assistance to the Executive Team members on an as needed basis.
• Be detail oriented and committed to accuracy in work products.
• Keep abreast of all major hires, acquisitions, and their effect on the organization.
• Run errands, make deliveries as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a nonprofit corporate environment or professional services environment highly preferred.
• 10-plus years of professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting a top executive required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to meet demanding deadlines, have a flexible schedule, and work well under pressure.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person