The HistoryMakers · 2 days ago
Non Profit Executive & Personal Assistant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelThe HistoryMakers is the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive, and they are seeking a Non Profit Executive & Personal Assistant for their busy CEO. The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Non Profit
Hiring Manager
Julieanna Richardson
Responsibilities
Meet deadlines in a high touch, high volume environment where details and accuracy are paramount
Comfortable using the entire Microsoft Office suite
Type 65-85 wpm
Enjoy multi-tasking
Excellent administrative and file management skills
Strong phone skills and possess great judgement
Experienced with calendar management and use of Outlook notices
Conduct Zoom conference calls/meetings
Book travel arrangements without the assistance of a travel agent
Prior project management experience is a plus
Handle confidential information with integrity
Qualification
Required
Must be able to meet deadlines in a 'high touch, high volume' environment where details and accuracy are paramount
Must be comfortable using the entire Microsoft Office suite
Must type 65-85 wpm
Must enjoy multi-tasking
Must have excellent administrative skills
Must have file management skills
Must have phone skills
Must possess great judgement
Must be experienced with calendar management
Must be experienced with the use of Outlook notices
Must be experienced with Zoom conference calls/meetings
Previous experience booking travel arrangements without the assistance of a travel agent required
Ethics, maturity and ability to handle confidential information with integrity required
Preferred
Knowledge of Filemaker Pro is also a plus
Prior project management experience also a plus
Benefits
403(b)
PTO
Health
Vision and dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
School loan repayment assistance
Company
The HistoryMakers
The HistoryMakers has been recording African American oral histories to refashion a more inclusive record of American history.
Founded in 1999
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-05-22
2025-05-22
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