Executive Assistant to Executive Director - Nonprofit

Boston Bar Association; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Bar Association/Foundation seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and project support to the Executive and Leadership functions, focusing on leadership-level meetings and board, donor, and volunteer support. This role reports to the Executive Director and serves as a key operational resource for the organization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong writing and communication skills, discretion, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of executive support, donor relations, or nonprofit operations.
• Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce, Zoom, or donor management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, scheduling, record-keeping, and meeting support for executive leadership and committees.
• Schedule and prepare materials for leadership-level meetings.
• Attend and take minutes at meetings as required.
• Conduct research and writing tasks supporting programs and initiatives.
• Support orientation, planning, and donor/volunteer engagement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing ability

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Zoom

Job description

The Boston Bar Association/Foundation seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and project support to the Executive and Leadership functions, focusing on leadership-level meetings and board, donor, and volunteer support. This role reports to the Executive Director and serves as a key operational resource for the organization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong writing and communication skills, discretion, and the ability to manage