Executive Assistant

General Society of Mayflower Descendants; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Society of Mayflower Descendants is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant in Plymouth, MA. This role involves providing administrative support, managing schedules, coordinating events, and facilitating communication within the organization. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and possess strong technology and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a professional office setting.
• Experience in a non-profit organization is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director.
• Manage the shared calendar and coordinate events.
• Conduct development research and handle data entry.

Skills

Technology skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Organization

The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (The Mayflower Society) is a lineage organization committed to research on the lineal descent of the Mayflower Pilgrims and education about the Pilgrims who traveled aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

About The Job

We are seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Executive Director. Candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, have strong verbal and written communication skills, motivated, adaptable, and be able to maintain a helpful and professional relationship with many stakeholders. Our office is located in Plymouth, MA

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Scheduling over various platforms
• Administrative and clerical duties
• Development research, data entry, reports, mailing lists, gift acknowledgement letters, and projects
• Manage the shared calendar
• Assist in coordinating events, volunteers, and programs
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Skills and Qualifications

• Technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with a member/donor base system
• 2-3 year of experience in a professional office setting, experience in a non-profit organization is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Organized with attention to detail