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We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to join our team in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this long-term contract position, you will provide high-level administrative support to executive leadership, ensuring the efficient management of schedules, correspondence, and special projects. This role requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external partners. M-F, 8am-5pm. Long-term contract.
Job Responsibility:
Provide administrative assistant support for three directors
Support travel – travel requests
travel reports
Team retreats or team meetings, both internal and with other teams – arranging meeting space, logistics, menus
Special events – coordination with vendors and other participating organizations, supporting event logistics and activities, meeting and travel scheduling
Handling media requests and communications inquiries – assisting with monitoring the media and communications inboxes for incoming inquiries and tracking responses
Process p-card expenses
Backup contract support – vendor tracking, contract tracking, contract renewals
Leader presentations – support presentation material, meeting materials, board reports
Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, grantees, and partners to support team and organizational activities
Provide executive-level administrative support, including managing confidential information, scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and coordinating travel logistics
Assist with budget planning and administration by analyzing financial data, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and generating reports
Lead specific projects identified by leadership, developing project plans, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines and budgets are met
Facilitate team and project meetings, updating tools like Trello boards, and engaging team members to achieve desired outcomes
Coordinate with other teams to plan meetings, manage office space logistics, and support internal and external events
Act as a talent liaison by collaborating with HR and leadership teams on initiatives such as onboarding, talent acquisition, and organizational development
Represent the organization in cross-functional working groups, providing thought leadership and project management expertise
Assist in organizing Executive Council and leadership cohort meetings, ensuring smooth coordination and facilitation
Perform additional duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the team
Requirements:
Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in administrative or executive support roles
Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds
Fluency in English
Strong skills in calendar management, meeting coordination, and handling correspondence
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Competency in tools like Trello and familiarity with budget-related tasks such as invoice processing and reconciliation
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address complex situations and deliver results
Nice to have:
Proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, or Indigenous/Native American languages
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance