City Heights Community Development Corporation
Confidential Executive Assistant
City Heights Community Development Corporation, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Under the supervision of the VP of Operations & People Success, the Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to our organization's executives, ensuring the smooth functioning of our overall operations. The Executive Assistant is responsible for coordinating executive schedules, facilitating communication between staff members and stakeholders, and managing a variety of administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-level, confidential administrative support to Executive Leadership. Manage highly sensitive information and materials with discretion, including legal, financial, board, and organizational matters. Draft, safeguard, and proofread correspondence and communications on behalf of the CEO and executive leadership. Serve as a trusted gatekeeper, exercising judgment in prioritizing executive access, communications, and scheduling. Coordinate confidential communications with funders, government officials, and key stakeholders. Support CEO and executive leadership with governance, compliance, reporting deadlines, and confidential matters. Manage schedules, arrange meetings, distribute agendas, and coordinate logistics. Attend meetings, take notes, and communicate action items to participants. Assist with research, data compilation, and report preparation to support the executive team's work. Organize and maintain both electronic and hard copy files to ensure access and security. Handle travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and preparing itineraries. Plan and organize special events, conferences, or workshops, including securing venues, catering, and preparing materials. Prepare and edit presentations for executive meetings and public engagements. Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing relationships and communications effectively. Oversee special projects assigned by leadership, managing timelines, communication, and resources. Staff the front desk as needed, answer calls, and maintain office supplies and equipment. Complete general administrative tasks, including drafting documents, preparing reports, ordering supplies, and managing records. Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership. Required Qualifications
Commitment to the mission of the organization A minimum three (5+) or more years of relevant administrative support experience. Professional experience providing confidential administrative support to executive(s) Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrated relationship-building skills; possesses solid judgment, critical thinking skills, and a sense of teamwork and community Capacity to work with minimum supervision and be proactive in completing multiple tasks concurrently Preferred Qualifications:
Event planning and management experience Ability to speak and write in a second language other than English (Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Vietnamese, or other language) Hours & Compensation
Schedule: 40 hours per week; exempt Salary: Annual starting range $67,000-$80,000 DOE. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with employer match; Employee Assistance Program; generous PTO and 11 paid holidays. Additional: 9/8/80 schedule (off every other Friday); flexible/remote work options; professional development support. Work Environment / Culture Family-friendly workplace supporting balance of family and work obligations. Every other Friday office closure (9/8/80 schedule). Parental Leave: unpaid leave offered consistent with California Paid Family Leave (PFL).
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to travel for a variety of work functions such as meetings, town halls, and community presentations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CHCDC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. CHCDC complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the organization operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-level, confidential administrative support to Executive Leadership. Manage highly sensitive information and materials with discretion, including legal, financial, board, and organizational matters. Draft, safeguard, and proofread correspondence and communications on behalf of the CEO and executive leadership. Serve as a trusted gatekeeper, exercising judgment in prioritizing executive access, communications, and scheduling. Coordinate confidential communications with funders, government officials, and key stakeholders. Support CEO and executive leadership with governance, compliance, reporting deadlines, and confidential matters. Manage schedules, arrange meetings, distribute agendas, and coordinate logistics. Attend meetings, take notes, and communicate action items to participants. Assist with research, data compilation, and report preparation to support the executive team's work. Organize and maintain both electronic and hard copy files to ensure access and security. Handle travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and preparing itineraries. Plan and organize special events, conferences, or workshops, including securing venues, catering, and preparing materials. Prepare and edit presentations for executive meetings and public engagements. Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing relationships and communications effectively. Oversee special projects assigned by leadership, managing timelines, communication, and resources. Staff the front desk as needed, answer calls, and maintain office supplies and equipment. Complete general administrative tasks, including drafting documents, preparing reports, ordering supplies, and managing records. Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership. Required Qualifications
Commitment to the mission of the organization A minimum three (5+) or more years of relevant administrative support experience. Professional experience providing confidential administrative support to executive(s) Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrated relationship-building skills; possesses solid judgment, critical thinking skills, and a sense of teamwork and community Capacity to work with minimum supervision and be proactive in completing multiple tasks concurrently Preferred Qualifications:
Event planning and management experience Ability to speak and write in a second language other than English (Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Vietnamese, or other language) Hours & Compensation
Schedule: 40 hours per week; exempt Salary: Annual starting range $67,000-$80,000 DOE. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with employer match; Employee Assistance Program; generous PTO and 11 paid holidays. Additional: 9/8/80 schedule (off every other Friday); flexible/remote work options; professional development support. Work Environment / Culture Family-friendly workplace supporting balance of family and work obligations. Every other Friday office closure (9/8/80 schedule). Parental Leave: unpaid leave offered consistent with California Paid Family Leave (PFL).
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to travel for a variety of work functions such as meetings, town halls, and community presentations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CHCDC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. CHCDC complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the organization operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.