About the role

  • Executive Assistant supporting the CEO at Nourishing Hope, a nonprofit providing food and social services. Managing schedules, board support, and organizational operations at the Chicago office.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective execution of the CEO’s schedule including appointments, conference calls, meetings and travel.
  • Schedule meetings and events, effectively prioritizing and coordinating the CEO’s calendar.
  • Prepare information and materials – ensuring that all pertinent information is gathered and readily available – prior to CEO’s meetings, donor meetings and other internal and external events.
  • Monitor and prioritize correspondence for the CEO including follow up communication with partners and donors.
  • Conduct interactions with staff and other stakeholders in a positive, professional, manner.
  • Attend and provide administrative support for Senior Leadership Team meetings and retreats.
  • Serve as the administrative liaison to the Board of Directors including: Manage the scheduling of board meetings, committee meetings, and individual board member meetings.
  • Attend all board meetings and maintain records of proceedings, votes, etc.
  • Support day-to-day organizational operations through effective coordination, communication, and administrative judgment.
  • Carry out administrative duties, such as ordering supplies and materials, organizing receipts for reimbursement, and submitting invoices for payment.
  • Prepare, proofread and format presentations.
  • Serve as a lead partner to the Culture Club by planning, coordinating, and implementing initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement.
  • Undertake and assist with special projects as requested.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in executive administrative support
  • Demonstrated ability to support a highly engaged CEO and senior leadership team
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with staff, leadership, board members, donors, and external stakeholders
  • Ability to thrive in a detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, food security and a mission-driven organization
  • Highly Preferred: College degree or some college
  • Bilingual Spanish

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid birthday holiday
  • Parental leave
  • Language pay (Spanish, Russian, Polish)
  • $250 employee referral bonus
  • Free subscription to mental wellness app

Job title

Executive Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$65,000 - $70,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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