Board Member - Administrative Assistant

Save to Favorites

The Administrative Assistant works with President to provide overall administrative and project support, and acts as a liaison to the Board. Professionalism, the ability to cultivate relationships, and flexibility to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of a growing organization are essential.
Though opportunity is mostly virtual, being local to Massachusetts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage President’s calendar and daily workflow.
• Schedule internal and external meetings, agendas, take meeting minutes, coordinate logistics and details, including space (most meetings are virtual), meals, supplies, and technology) for meetings, providing relevant preparation materials.
• Facilitate the smooth exchange of information as a first point of contact for external relationships.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the President, including flights and lodging.
• Compose, edit, design, and format newsletters, documents and flyers.
• Light data entry.
• Attend, help coordinate and execute all LLN in-person awareness events under Events Coordinator.

Requirements and skills

• Commitment to LLN’s mission.
• Desire and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and anticipate the needs of the President.
• Ability to communicate with others on behalf of the President and Board.
• Ability to be self-directed, take ownership, and see projects to completion in a timely manner.
• Strong project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• High-level of proficiency with Google Docs, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, and Adobe (Acrobat DC), and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.