Executive Assistant

ActivateWork; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave & FMLA where eligible

Professional development and growth

Job summary

ActivateWork in Denver, CO seeks a proactive Executive Assistant to support the leadership team, manage office operations, and handle onboarding and staff coordination. This primarily in-office, part-time role offers exposure to senior executives and cross-functional projects within a nonprofit environment.

The role emphasizes organization, proactive communication, and equity-driven, mission-focused work. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of executive support experience and are tech-savvy with

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of executive support or operations experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Emotionally intelligent, professional, and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leadership team support: calendar management, meeting follow-through, and presentation prep.
• Office management: mail, guest hospitality, inventory, and event prep.
• Onboarding and operations: staff setup and building administration point of contact.

Skills

2–5 years experience

Executive support

Tech-savvy

Communication across stakeholders

Mission-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

We're Hiring: Executive Assistant at ActivateWork (Denver, CO)

Are you a proactive, detail-loving professional who keeps people, schedules, and priorities running smoothly? Do you love being the person high-performing leaders rely on to stay organized and a step ahead? Join our team at ActivateWork as our next Executive Assistant.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside our CEO, Interim COO, Chief of Staff, Special Projects, Director of Learner Success and Talent Solutions, and Director of Finance & Ops.

About ActivateWork

We're a nonprofit on a mission to remove barriers to economic mobility by connecting overlooked talent with high-quality training and life-changing careers in tech. Our values — love, hope, justice, excellence, and agility — guide everything we do.

What You'll Do

You’ll be the go-to partner for:

• Leadership team support: scheduling across calendars, meeting follow-through, and executive presentation prep
• Office management: mail and packages, guest hospitality, inventory and supplies, and event prep
• Onboarding and operations: new staff setup and serving as point of contact for building administration

Who You Are

• 2–5 years of experience in executive support or operations
• Tech-savvy with tools like Microsoft Office and project management software
• Emotionally intelligent, professional, and resourceful under pressure
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and communicating across stakeholders
• Passionate about equity, inclusion, and mission-driven work

Location & Compensation

• Based in Denver, CO (primarily in-office, part-time role)
• Compensation: $31–$36 per hour, depending on experience
• Benefits: Paid sick leave and family and medical leave (FMLA), as applicable. This part-time role is not eligible for health, dental, vision, or retirement benefits.
• Professional development and a workplace culture that cares deeply about your growth
• Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, days of the week subject to discussion.
• **** Travel: Some travel in the Denver-Metro area is required

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ActivateWork is an equal opportunity employer that centers diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) persons, immigrants, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other underrepresented and/or under-resourced groups. ActivateWork does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status and/or veteran status.