Description
Title: Executive Assistant
Location: Columbia, SC
Employment Type: Full-time
Benefits: Excellent benefits, generous leave, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
Overview:
We are seeking an organized and resourceful Executive Assistant to join our team! This role provides essential administrative and technical support to our executive director and staff, ensuring smooth daily operations. You will manage correspondence, meetings, and office supplies, as well as supervise front desk staff and support select IT functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and technical support for organization staff
- Coordinate daily administrative tasks for the executive director
- Manage board of directors’ correspondence, meetings, and mailings
- Answer and return calls, assist visitors, and deliver messages
- Supervise front desk office assistant
- Track due dates and deadlines for the executive director and staff
- Support annual fundraisers with administrative tasks
- Maintain office supplies and equipment
- Enter donor contact information into the financial and fund development databases
- Provide phone and IT support, including setting up and maintaining employee emails and voicemails
- Perform additional duties as requested by the executive director
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of high-level administrative or executive experience in a fast-paced office environment
- Strong business writing skills, attention to detail, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and Access
- Ability to accurately type approximately 55 wpm
- Professional demeanor on the phone and in person
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance for work-related travel
Join our Team:
If you’re efficient, flexible, and passionate about supporting a nonprofit’s mission, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us make a positive impact in our community.