Fuel the Mission. Shape the Future. Executive Assistant Wanted

Mtvernonfoundation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A community-focused educational foundation in Indiana is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director. This role encompasses administrative tasks, donor engagement, and event coordination, pivotal for enhancing the mission of the foundation. Ideal candidates are organized, communicative, and thrive in dynamic contexts. This is a 35-hour per week position offering competitive wages and professional growth opportunities, although it does not currently offer healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support or a similar role is required.
• Must thrive in fast-paced environments with a focus on details.
• Strong skills in managing schedules and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules, meetings, communications, and travel logistics.
• Support donor engagement and stewardship efforts.
• Coordinate events, board meetings, and community partnerships.
• Assist with general operations to ensure organizational efficiency.
• Prepare materials for board meetings.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Donor engagement

Event coordination

Grant management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join a purpose-driven team where every detail counts

At the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to dream boldly, learn deeply, and succeed fully. Behind every scholarship granted, every innovative program funded, and every student inspired, there’s a team of passionate individuals working together to make it happen.

Now, we’re looking to add another critical member to that team.

We’re excited to announce that MVEF is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director—a high-impact, detail-driven position that will play a vital role in advancing our mission of supporting Mt. Vernon Community Schools.

This role isn’t just about administrative support—it’s about being a strategic partner in the work of educational excellence, community connection, and organizational growth.

🔹 About the Role

The Executive Assistant will serve as the organizational right-hand to the Executive Director. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, values purpose-driven work, and understands the power of precision, preparation, and partnership.

Whether helping coordinate major donor outreach, preparing materials for board meetings, or juggling a busy calendar filled with impactful initiatives, you’ll be at the center of it all, making a difference behind the scenes.

• Managing schedules, meetings, communications, and travel logistics
• Supporting donor engagement and stewardship efforts
• Coordinating events, board meetings, and community partnerships
• Aiding in the execution of grant projects and marketing initiatives
• Assisting with general operations to ensure organizational efficiency

🌱 Why This Role Matters

This is your chance to be part of something bigger. You’ll work alongside passionate educators, community leaders, and changemakers who are investing in the future of Mt. Vernon students. Your contributions will help amplify our impact, ensuring every dollar raised and every project launched helps transform lives.

• Hours: 35 hours/week, hourly non-exempt role (includes occasional nights & weekends)
• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
• Benefits: flexible scheduling and meaningful professional growth opportunities Note: This position does not currently include healthcare benefits.

If you are a natural organizer, a skilled communicator, and someone who finds joy in details and mission-driven collaboration, we want to meet you.

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. And we hope it calls to you.

Send your resume and cover letter to: [e-mail]
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

✨ Come be part of a team that’s changing the future—one student, one classroom, one community at a time.