President's Assistant, National Organization for Women, Washington, DC

President's Assistant

Posted on: August 28, 2013
Application deadline: September 5, 2013
Posted by: National Organization for Women

ABOUT THE POSITION

The President's Assistant is responsible for supporting the functions of the office of the President. This position requires excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively across different mediums. The primary functions of this role are administrative, and require the maintenance and management of the President's schedule, making travel arrangements, handling all correspondence and processing expense reimbursements. As the representative of the office of the President, the President's Assistant must be committed to providing a positive experience for potential partners and external parties by being courteous and accommodating through in-person, phone and written communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative (70%)

• Maintain the President's calendar by scheduling meetings, coordinating internal and external requests, and making travel arrangements
• Handle all of the President's phone and paper mail correspondence and expense reimbursement reports
• Make copies, scan and send, and file documents
• Assist with project management, including preparing materials for the financial audit and direct mail and fundraising vendors
• Coordinate Executive Committee communication

National Board (10%)

• Assist with forging positive relationships with board members
• Staff board meetings and assist with logistics, including travel information
• Take minutes during board meetings

Data Entry (20%)

• Assist Membership and Field departments with updating the internal database, processing receipts and requests from members

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-year Associate's Degree in business or nonprofit administration, or previous experience staffing an executive level manager
• Commitment to NOW's mission, purpose and values; knowledge of NOW's structure and involvement in feminist issues a real plus
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, handle simultaneous assignments and work within a team setting

Location: National NOW Action Center, 1100 H Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. (one block from Metro Center). This is an in-house, full-time position in our Washington, D.C., office so please be local to D.C. or willing to relocate. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will not be considered without all requested information. Please e-mail resume, cover letter stating why you want to work for NOW, one-page writing sample and salary requirement to vpmember@now.org. Subject line should read: Application for President's Assistant – Your Full Name. No phone calls please.