Executive Assistant

Grand Rapids Community Foundation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community Foundation seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level, comprehensive support to the President and CEO. The role involves coordinating administrative activities of the Office of the President and serving as a liaison to the Board of Trustees, the Senior Leadership Team, community partners, volunteers, and donor partners.

The Executive Assistant must be proactive, creative, and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Pro-active, creative and collaborative, with strong judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a mission-driven environment.
• Experience collaborating with diverse cultures and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Office of the President administratively.
• Serve as liaison to Board of Trustees, Senior Leadership Team, and partners.
• Provide high-level assistance to the President and CEO.

Job description

The Executive Assistant provides high-level, comprehensive support to the Community Foundation’s President and CEO. They will work closely with the President and CEO on all Community Foundation activities, including serving as a liaison to the Board of Trustees, Senior Leadership Team, community partners, volunteers and donor partners. The Executive Assistant is responsible for the coordination and efficient operation of the Office of the President administrative activities.

The Executive Assistant must be pro-active, creative and thrive working in a collaborative environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented. They will have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptive while exercising strong judgement and exceptional attention to detail, all while multitasking to meet deadlines.

The Executive Assistant will have an extraordinary understanding and commitment to the Community Foundation’s mission and North Star along with experience collaborating effectively with persons from various cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.
They will have a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative setting, effectively communicate around sensitive issues, a highly developed cultural awareness and the ability to be an active listener.