Executive Assistant to the Director

Evolving Solution Services; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT seeks an Assistant to the Director to keep the director's office running smoothly and liaise with executives, staff, donors, and board members. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, discretion, and the ability to manage calendars, travel plans, and high‑level projects, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Bachelor's preferred; 3–5 years of senior administrative support experience; proficiency with MS Office and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business administration, art, or art history required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience providing senior administrative support.
• Excellent communication and writing; proficient with MS Office.
• Maintain confidentiality with discretion and tact.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Director's calendar, deadlines, meetings, and travel.
• Prepare, edit letters, memos, emails, and documents as directed.
• Perform general clerical duties and manage correspondence.
• Arrange in‑person and virtual meetings and support presentations.
• Reconcile expenses and review monthly statements.
• Conduct research to support Director's initiatives.
• Handle high‑level projects and occasional evenings/weekends as needed.
• Maintain professional presence with leaders, donors, and board members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong writing ability

MS Office proficiency

Typing 50 wpm

Organization & detail‑oriented

Discretion & confidentiality

Professional presence with leaders

Knowledge of art/history

Education

Associate's degree in business/art/history

Job description

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT seeks an Assistant to the Director to keep the director's office running smoothly and liaise with executives, staff, donors, and board members. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, discretion, and the ability to manage calendars, travel plans, and high‑level projects, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Bachelor's preferred; 3–5 years of senior administrative support experience; proficiency with MS Office and