Executive Assistant and Communications Coordinator

The California Wellness Foundation; Los Angeles, Oakland (CA, CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Wellness Foundation seeks an Executive Assistant & Communications Coordinator to support strategic communications, media relations, and the full range of communications tools and tactics that advance the mission. The role acts as a hub of information and bridge for complex projects and campaigns, while providing executive support to the Vice President of Public Affairs.

As a core member of the Public Affairs Department, you will collaborate across communications, government

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex communication campaigns.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic communications, media relations, and communications tools to advance the mission.
• Provide executive support to the Vice President of Public Affairs.
• Serve as a hub of information and bridge for complex projects and campaigns.

Skills

Project management

Communications

Media relations

Executive support

Job description

Executive Assistant and Communications Coordinator

The California Wellness Foundation is seeking a skillful and savvy Executive Assistant & Communications Coordinator to support strategic communications, media relations, and the full range of communications tools and tactics that advance the mission of the Foundation. The Executive Assistant & Communications Coordinator will be a skillful project manager, strategic thought partner, and serve as a hub of information and bridge for complex projects and campaigns. In addition to supporting the communications team, the Executive Assistant & Communications Coordinator will also provide executive support to the Vice President of Public Affairs, to whom the role reports, to allow the executive to focus on department- and enterprise-wide priorities.

The Executive Assistant & Communications Coordinator will serve as a core member of the communications team within the Public Affairs Department. The Public Affairs Department merges communications, government relations and public policy, and community engagement with leadership from the Vice-President of Public Affairs and in close collaboration with department colleagues and other Cal Wellness departments.

Resume review begins immediately, and candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Those selected for advancement will be asked to participate in several rounds of interviews (virtual and in-person), complete a writing assignment, and provide a list of professional references. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our application process, please let us know.

The California Wellness Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. Additionally, we are a fair chance employer and welcome candidates with lived experience with the criminal justice system.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to limit the scope of potential work assignments. This is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and duties may differ from those as outlined above.

No later than September 8, 2024.

We anticipate a target start date October 2024.