Executive Assistant to Director & CEO

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Full Time Newark, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Job Description | Executive Assistant to the Director & CEO

Division | Director & CEO’s Office

Reporting Relationship | Director & CEO

FLSA Status | Exempt

About The Newark Museum of Art :

We acknowledge the traditional homelands of the Lenape, also known as the Delaware, upon which The Newark Museum of Art resides.

We welcome everyone with inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and foster community.

Founded in 1909 and located in New Jersey, The Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) is the state's largest museum and ranks twelfth nationally in terms of collection size. Global and diasporic, the collection includes more than 130,000 artworks, as well as significant holdings of science and natural history. From the ancient world to the art of today, NMOA boasts exceptional quality and depth in the Arts of Global Africa;
Arts of Global Asia, featuring a renown Tibetan collection and Buddhist altar;
Arts of the Americas, with particular strength in Native American art;
Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean, and Decorative Arts.

Visitor-and community-centered, NMOA responds to the evolving needs and interests of the diverse publics it serves by offering exhibitions, programming, a research library, paid internships, and local and global partnerships. A four-acre campus includes the National Historic Landmark Ballantine House (1885); the Ward Carriage House (1868); the Old Stone School House (1784); and the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden. NMOA has launched an era of transformation to create an engaged citizenry by reimagining the role of the art museum for the 21st century.

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant provides high-level, trusted support to the Director & CEO of The Newark Museum of Art. This role provides comprehensive administrative support, manages complex scheduling, prepares materials for meetings and Board engagement, tracks priorities and follow-up, and coordinates communication from the Director’s office. The Executive Assistant also manages sensitive projects and a wide range of responsibilities essential to the smooth and effective operations of the executive office, ensuring that the Director & CEO is well supported across their activities and priorities.

The ideal candidate brings consistent administrative experience, including direct support of a C-level nonprofit leader, strong proficiency with administrative tools, a working knowledge of nonprofit structures, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Work Schedule:

This position is full-time.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the Director & CEO’s calendar, including meetings, travel, and logistics for any and all activities involving the Director & CEO.
• Manage priorities and provide administrative support for the Director & CEO to ensure the office runs efficiently and effectively.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Director and internal and external stakeholders, handling correspondence with diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Send the Director & CEO a daily schedule highlighting meetings and key details.
• Track projects, commitments, and follow-up items to ensure deadlines and responsibilities are met.
• Prepare executive briefing notes, background materials, and presentations to support meetings and decision-making.
• Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations on behalf of the Director & CEO.
• Serve as the key point of contact between the Director & CEO and staff, helping coordinate communication and next…