Executive Assistant

Our client seeks a poised, high-energy, and dynamic Executive Assistant to join their New York City/CT team. The EA will provide high-level administrative support to the CEO as well as provide overall administrative support to the organization's passionate, efficient, and successful team.The Executive Assistant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and enjoy working in a small, fast-paced, mission-driven, entrepreneurial environment. This is a newly created role due to organizational growth.Organizational Values: Empathy, Accountability, Passion, Impact, and Vision Location: NYC/CT (hybrid with in-office expectation of 1-3 days per week) Hours: 9-5:00 with occasional weekend/evening hours Salary: $80-$100KEssential Functions:

• The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies regarding all matters related to the CEO's Office.
• Maintain the CEO`s schedule of meetings and events, prepare travel, including international documentation requirements, and provide regular scheduling updates as needed.
• Provide office support for the CEO, including maintaining supplies, processing department mail, responding to emails, and maintaining a system for disseminating and recording correspondence while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Attend meetings as required to take notes and support the CEO.
• Respond to requests for information on behalf of the CEO and properly direct current and prospective donor inquiries.
• Plan and coordinate various meetings and events as needed by organizing facilities, catering, transportation, equipment, entertainment, invitee list, attendees' name tags, and written materials.
• Maintain the CEO`s contact list of officials, donors, and personal contacts.
• Act as the point of contact between the executives and internal or external colleagues.
• Assist other senior executives and special projects when asked.
• Additional duties as necessary.
• Some travel required.