Executive Assistant

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Scope of Work: She/he provides strong administrative support to the Executive Director and assumes a variety of secretarial responsibilities.

Duration: 6 to 12 months-renewable once.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Acts as the point of contact between the Executive Director and various stakeholders and community partners
• Develops and manages an efficient documentation and filing system
• Monitors office supplies & implements cost-saving strategies
• Maintains various databases and prepares various reports
• Receives and routes calls, takes messages, and manages the ED’s schedule
• Prepares meeting minutes and, as required, performs other duties

Requirements:

1. Education

A high school diploma is required, a college degree a big plus

1. Experience

0-3 years

1. Skills

• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Photoshop and Publisher is a big plus
• Ability to work independently; knowledgeable of social justice issues; exceptional organizational skills; detail orientation and project management skills are a plus
• Ability to prioritize multiple short-term assignments and work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Must be passionate about our programs and CHRC’s mission

What you will get in return:

This opportunity is ideal for a new, underemployed, or unemployed college grad who wants to gain some experience in a fast pace and supportive work environment. This is also an ideal opportunity for a retiree or an experienced professional who wants to leverage her or his experience to help those in need.

And because this is an UNPAID volunteer/internship position, we are committed to providing the person selected with: (1) A letter attesting to her/his technical abilities, interpersonal skills, and work ethics, (2) hands-on training, (3) possibility of having members of the executive team as job references during any subsequent employment searches.

• If funding becomes available , this could also lead to a paid temporary or full-time job.