Executive Assistant, King Boston (BF)

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director at King Boston, handling calendar management, correspondence, and meeting logistics. The role spans multiple projects with a need to balance big-picture priorities and time-sensitive details.

You will prepare content for meetings and presentations, track tasks, and collaborate with team members to ensure timely execution of projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and King Boston team.
• Prepare content for meetings, presentations and projects.
• Track and prioritize tasks to manage workload and deadlines.

Job description

The Executive Assistant, reporting to the Executive Director, provides administrative support to the King Boston team, primarily the Executive Director. They play a vital role in King Boston’s success by maximizing the Executive Director’s time to best achieve the organization’s goals and ensuring that the team has what they need to be successful. This is a great role for someone looking to gain experience in a racial justice, entrepreneurial organization. This role manages a rapid flow of work, handling many tasks daily spanning multiple projects, with a need to toggle between big picture, long-term strategic priorities and time sensitive details. They exercise significant discretion to ensure the smooth functioning of the Executive Director’s schedule and communications, helping to determine what external issues require the full team’s involvement or notification. The Executive Assistant helps to manage the Executive Director’s workload through tracking and prioritizing tasks; preparing content for meetings, presentations and projects; and working with other team members to ensure the successful implementation of projects where the Executive Director plays a role.

COMPENSATION

Position Budgeted: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00