Executive Assistant

Ella Baker Center for Human Rights; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights seeks an Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative, logistical, and on-site support to the Executive Director and Leadership Team. This role is essential for productivity, confidentiality, and smooth operations across internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage priorities with foresight, serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, and maintain discretion while coordinating meetings and annual

Qualifications

• Exceptional time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with confidentiality.
• Ability to anticipate needs and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, logistical, and on-site support to the Executive Director and Leadership Team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Executive Director and liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate and prepare for meetings and annual engagements with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ensure smooth operations and effective communication across internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Board liaison

Job description

The Executive Assistant provides exceptional administrative, logistical, and on-site support to the Executive Director and Leadership Team. This role is vital in enhancing productivity, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring seamless operations both internally and externally. Additionally, the Executive Assistant facilitates communication and coordination for the Board of Directors, ensuring efficient preparation and execution of key meetings and annual engagements.

This position requires high-level time management and organizational skills, the ability to anticipate needs, and a proactive, intuitive approach to managing priorities. Serving as the primary point of contact for the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant also acts as a liaison with the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment across diverse situations, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, balance priorities seamlessly, and handle confidential matters with the highest level of care and discretion. This full-time, on-site, salaried position works one-on-one with the Executive Director and requires a flexible individual who thrives in a mission-driven, results-oriented, and community-focused environment.

HOW TO APPLY
https://ellabakerchr.bamboohr.com/careers
Submit a resume or summary of relevant experience.
Submit a thoughtful cover letter about your interest in the position.
Provide a writing sample, selecting one of the following prompts: End-of-year look back to the Board of Directors; or an announcement to all staff welcoming a new team member.

Should a candidate advance in the interview process, they may be asked to participate in a brief skills evaluation exercise.

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