Executive Assistant

Location
: 100% onsite in Seattle, WA (International District)

Work Schedule
:
Monday-Friday 8/8:30 AM - 5/5:30 PM

Compensation
: $40.00/hour

The Executive Assistant works closely with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and other agency executives. This position will handle communications internally and externally at the direction of the Executive Director.

• Act as the point of contact to maintain positive public relations, including coordinating and executing company PR materials: monthly E-Newsletter, brochures, press releases, website, PowerPoint presentations, and special events speeches.
• Take minutes during meetings and assist the board as needed.
• Manage the Executive Directors’ calendar and schedule appointments as directed.
• Write, edit, and track official correspondence for the Executive Director.
• Assist the Executive Director with expense reimbursements, timesheet approvals, and other reports.
• Work collaboratively with the Fund Development Department on the Gala & Auction and other projects as needed, including fundraising appeals and thank you letters.
• Organize and execute simultaneous administrative and management projects at the direction of the Executive Director.
• Collaborate with the human resources department as needed to assist with confidential and other employment matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5 years’ experience as an executive assistant or in a similar position providing executive level support to an agency director or senior management. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field and 2 years of executive level experience is desired.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and successfully in a fast‑paced team environment and maintain attention to detail.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills, including experience in handling multiple projects and a high volume of email.
• Ability to coordinate administrative procedures and implement agency policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Publisher (or other graphic design software), and Excel.
• Experience with Constant Contact or other email marketing software, and social media.

• Previous experience with personnel management and/or supervising staff.
• Knowledge and experience in low‑income housing, homelessness, community development and/or the nonprofit sector.

• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and have regular access to a reliable vehicle (mileage is provided for travel between sites during shift)

Benefit offerings and eligibility are based on employment status and applicable plan terms.

We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Work authorization:
At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.