Admin Assistant to the CEO

Center for Excellence in Nonprofits; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Excellence in Nonprofits in Redwood City, CA, seeks a dedicated executive assistant to support the CEO in a one-on-one working relationship, handling a range of confidential tasks and projects. This is a full-time, in-office role with regular in-person attendance required 1-3 days per week.

This position demands strong communication, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities with tact, contributing to a community-focused organization that supports nonprofit leadership

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Excellent administrative and organizational abilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the CEO and manage calendar, correspondence, and logistics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CEO and coordinate sensitive information.
• Balance multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism in a results-driven environment.
• Assist with special projects and operational tasks as needed.

Skills

Executive support

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Discretion

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to support your community and engage with local nonprofits while helping CEN deliver critical programs? Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship and serves as the primary point of contact for the CEO. This is your chance to join an organization dedicated to supporting current and future nonprofit leaders and building a strong and equitable community!
The person must be creative and enjoy working in a results-driven and community-oriented environment. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations and possess strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills. The ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities is imperative. At times, this person must be able to work under pressure, to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
This position is full-time (40hrs/week+) with in-office requirements. This role will involve regular in-person attendance, typically 1-3 days each week, based on operational needs. If in-person work doesn't align with your current circumstances, we encourage you to explore other opportunities that better suit your needs.