Lever for Change · 16 hours ago
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, Operations
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $81K/yr
3+ years expLever for Change is a nonprofit organization that connects donors with solutions to significant global issues. The Executive Assistant to the President and CEO will provide project management and administrative support to senior executives, ensuring they can work efficiently and strategically while improving coordination across business units.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Build and manage executive document systems (e.g., Dropbox) with clarity and consistency
Record critical tasks, discussions, and decisions in meetings upon the request of the President, CEO or VP Operations, and support prompt follow-up
Coordinate and manage logistics and AV needs for Senior Leadership meetings, full-team meetings, and external or vendor meetings
Perform general office management duties for a remote-first team, such as ensuring an adequate inventory of business cards and pantry supplies
Proactive tracking and management of tasks related to donor cultivation follow-up, events, speaking engagements, travel, and other enterprise related activities
Monitor and screen incoming emails and phone calls to the executive office
Perform additional tasks as requested, including proofreading, editing and modest writing assignments; budget-monitoring activities; vendor contracts administration; and data clean-up
Partner with Operations, Information Technology/Global Service, and external vendors to identify and resolve technology and systems requirements and issues for the executives
Partner with Human Resources and Operations to support the onboarding of new staff and vendors
Assist with special projects and workflow as requested, including project management and serving on internal working groups
Serve as the manager of the CEO’s and President’s calendars, liaising with highest-level stakeholders with respect, discretion and professionalism, reflecting Lever for Change’s values
Arrange and coordinate travel for the President and CEO
Assist with the production of quarterly briefing materials for the Board of Directors
Assist the CEO and President with research tasks, surveys and other projects
Schedule and manage logistics for Senior Leadership Team, full-team and Operations team meetings
Process expense reports for the CEO, President and VP Operations
Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of professional experience working with CEO, C-Suite
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and attention to detail
Able to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines
Ability to take initiative and work proactively
A presence that is self-confident and diplomatic with a collegial approach to work, and high professional standards
Technologically savvy
Able to work collaboratively in a team setting
Trustworthy, respectful, and committed to excellence
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Experience with Salesforce (or other CRM software)
Experience with mail merge, MailChimp, Eventbrite, Zoom Webinars, or other relevant platforms is a plus
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign in particular)
Benefits
Generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your life, health, and well-being
Company
Lever for Change
Lever for Change connects donors with bold solutions to the world’s biggest problems—including issues like racial inequity, gender inequality, lack of access to economic opportunity, and climate change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Cecilia Conrad
Chief Executive Officer
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