Mission-Driven Executive Assistant (Hybrid)

CCHI; Highland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Collaborative Community Housing Initiative (CCHI) is seeking an Executive Assistant in Highland Park, IL, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will directly support the Executive Director, manage calendars, prepare materials, and help coordinate fundraising and board activities for a growing nonprofit.

The role emphasizes discretion with confidential information, strong organizational skills, and proactive, cross-functional collaboration with volunteers, donors, and partners to advance CCHI’s

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative or executive assistant experience, nonprofit preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, meetings, and scheduling.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, notes, and follow-up items.
• Coordinate board meetings and distribute materials.
• Assist with donor communications, acknowledgments, mailings, and stewardship.
• Maintain organized records and assist with event coordination.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Written & verbal communication

Organization & time management

Discretion with confidential info

Proactive multitasking

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Canva

Zoom

CRMs/Donor databases

Mailchimp

WordPress

Job description

Collaborative Community Housing Initiative (CCHI) is seeking an Executive Assistant in Highland Park, IL, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will directly support the Executive Director, manage calendars, prepare materials, and help coordinate fundraising and board activities for a growing nonprofit.

The role emphasizes discretion with confidential information, strong organizational skills, and proactive, cross-functional collaboration with volunteers, donors, and partners to advance CCHI’s