Executive Assistant

Position

Executive Assistant

Cincinnati, OH

1403

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WHO ARE WE? The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (JFC) is the backbone organization that catalyzes our community in common purpose. JFC welcomes all cultural backgrounds and faiths, including those of every socioeconomic status, race, gender, national background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and physical, mental, and developmental ability. The Federation is a community‑driven convener, mobilizing diverse groups toward collective action. We are problem‑solvers and opportunity‑makers with unparalleled reach, raising funds and allocating resources where they’re most needed.

Connected by our values and tradition, we act as a force for good in the world: caring for the elderly, striving for social justice, keeping our community safe, combating antisemitism, and bringing crucial aid to the most vulnerable. We may come from different places and express our Jewishness in different ways, but we are unified in our vision to build a flourishing, diverse Jewish community for future generations.

This is a full‑time Executive Assistant position, which supports the CEO and COO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. The CEO and COO work hand in hand and this position will be working closely with both people. This position reports to the CEO and requires high‑level management and interpersonal skills to support the executive function of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.

The role helps navigate the CEO’s professional relationships, including complex management and communications, and supports various departmental database needs including Executive and Operations Department.

• Provide support, coordination, execution and completion of specific projects; may manage the project or event budgets and day‑to‑day operational aspects of a project.
• Answer phone calls, direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages and manage as appropriate.
• Assist in managing information of hundreds of donors and volunteers while working as part of a team and interacting with the entire staff of the Jewish Federation.
• Heavy usage of Microsoft Dynamics Database (Orbit).
• Maintain accurate records and input data into the unique Jewish Federation database (Orbit).
• Prepare monthly expenses reports and manage online credit card expenses for CEO and COO.
• Support Board and Executive Committee management along with executive communications.
• Prepare for meetings including agendas, minutes and other material development, preparation, compilation, copying and distribution, as well as room, food and beverage orders and set up.
• Assist with a variety of department meetings as required including scheduling of meeting rooms, set‑up, agendas, minutes, attendance, refreshments and food.
• Schedule meetings with volunteers and professionals.
• Assist in scheduling staff events, meetings, retreats as needed including day‑of logistics.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and arrange for service of copiers and other office equipment.
• Perform various correspondence and formatting reports.
• File and retrieve documents, records and reports.
• Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
• Make travel arrangements for CEO, COO and additional executives as needed.
• Type reports, memos, letters and other materials and documents using Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experienced administrator with strong office and project management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong oral, written, communication, editing and skills.
• Experience using databases or CRMs is preferred (Microsoft Dynamics).
• Professional and pleasant disposition.
• Critical thinking and problem solving are essential.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of assigned projects and duties.
• Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize project responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle a fast‑paced…