StriveTogether

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer About StriveTogether StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. We refuse to settle for a world where a child’s potential is dictated by the conditions into which they are born. We work to break down barriers, change systems and improve outcomes for as many families as possible.   The StriveTogether team is passionate, talented and dedicated to achieving our mission. We seek and value all kinds of diversity and work hard to eliminate inequities in ourselves, our organization and our communities. Our goals are bold, so we support each other to try new things, have tough conversations and push for change. As we work, we share learning and progress, use data to make decisions and celebrate our wins. About you As Executive Assistant, you’ll play an important role as the first and primary contact for StriveTogether’s executive office. You are highly organized and enjoy owning and orchestrating administrative details. Reporting to the President and CEO, you’ll provide support and coordination to the executive office. You are highly comfortable communicating with executives and management. You can maintain confidentiality with sensitive information both internally and externally. You are a self-starter who can handle high-pressure situations with ease, tact and good judgement. Change and adaptability intrigue you and you feel comfortable managing multiple tasks at a time. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work with the country’s only national Cradle to Career Network focusing on helping every child succeed.  About the position Reporting to the President and CEO, the Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the executive office, including the CEO and Chief of Staff. The Executive Assistant will manage calendars, expense reports, communication and follow-up, as well as other administrative tasks. This role will work closely with the Chief of Staff as a liaison to the Board of Directors, helping to schedule meetings, take meeting minutes, and orchestrate meeting logistics virtually or in-person. The Executive Assistant provides vital support to the chief executive to help prioritize their time and ensure they have the materials, meetings, and relationships needed to achieve results. Responsibilities Provide sophisticated calendar management for CEO. Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements. Act as a liaison and provide support to the Board of Directors. Arrange and handle all logistics for Board meetings and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes on behalf of Board Secretary. Adhere to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding Board matters. Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including: assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s style and organization policy. Work closely with the CEO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated. Anticipate CEO’s needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc. Provide "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the Executive Team. Complete projects by assigning work to appropriate staff, including the Executive Team, on behalf of the CEO. Work with the Executive Team to coordinate the CEO’s outreach activities. Follow up on contacts made by the CEO to cultivate ongoing relationships. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. Significant executive support experience, including supporting C-level executives. Nonprofit board experience is highly-preferred. Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail. High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, funders and partners. Make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time. Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance. Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround. Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information. Excellent judgment is essential. Ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice. Position Details This is an exempt position with a salary range of $82,000-$98,000. StriveTogether offers competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills.  This position will work out of the Cincinnati, Ohio office. Applications and cover letters are due by February 17, 2023. StriveTogether is an equal opportunity employer.

  About StriveTogether StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. We refuse to settle for a world where a child’s potential is dictated by the conditions into which they are born. So we work to break down barriers, change systems and improve outcomes for as many families as possible.   The StriveTogether team is passionate, talented and dedicated to achieving our mission. We seek and value all kinds of diversity and work hard to eliminate inequities in ourselves, our organization and our communities. Our goals are bold, so we support each other to try new things, have tough conversations and push for change. As we work, we share learning and progress, use data to make decisions and celebrate our wins.  About the role  As part of the Learning and Activation team, you’ll help share learnings and stories of work in communities across our national network. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Learning, the Content Design Strategist is responsible for supporting the Learning and Activation team in creatively visualizing results and sharing emergent learning with StriveTogether staff and the Cradle to Career Network. You’ll play a critical role in making content accessible and engaging through digital and printed media. You’re also a skilled project manager who can coordinate meetings with stakeholders to conduct empathic interviews, translating complex ideas into user-friendly resources. About you You’re an independent, detail-oriented designer who leads with curiosity. You go the extra step to make sure visuals and content are inclusive and simplified for maximum accessibility. Although you excel at overall visual strategy, you take the initiative to roll up your sleeves when needed — whether that’s emailing someone for higher-resolution photos or reaching out to stakeholders to ensure your visuals portray the heart of the message they intended to communicate. You have a portfolio that showcases your ability to create layouts and present complex data or information simply. Your overall body of work demonstrates that you can prioritize the perspectives of your users and clients in a way that centers and elevates their voices. When it comes to project planning, you can self-manage along timelines and hold yourself accountable to the team, communicating when you find yourself needing support. You are collaborative and open to sharing design files in progress with other designers or writers to meet deadlines and fit user needs. Responsibilities Employ instinctive, user-centered design   Quickly self-generate ideas and concepts that align with project guidelines Share work in progress when needed in collaborative sessions Use StriveTogether’s brand and editorial guidelines to keep layouts in line with organization branding standards Be open to critique and shifting accordingly to meet deadlines and the needs of core users Collaborate with work teams Align with teams of non-designers to deliver polished deliverables while not compromising on end-user experience Attend meetings with the Network when applicable to understand the work Attend internal feedback meetings with staff teams and incorporate needed changes into the final product Thought partnership   Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Learning and Senior Director of Learning and Activation to create work that aligns with our brand standards and visions for projects with an openness for incremental feedback Generate new, engaging ways for staff and the Network to engage with content Qualifications 3+ years design experience (through school or self-taught professional work) Mastery of both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign  Ability to work and thrive over virtual collaboration (if not near Cincinnati, Ohio) Comfort and experience in collaborating with design and non-design teams  Experience creating videos and mixed media deliverables preferred Experience conducting user research through empathic interviews preferred   Details of the position : This is an exempt, one-year contract full-time position that pays $40,850 –$51,300. StriveTogether offers competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. This candidate must be able to work in our Cincinnati or Chicago office. StriveTogether is an equal opportunity employer.

Content Design Specialist About StriveTogether StriveTogether is a national movement with a clear purpose: helping every child succeed in school and in life from cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. We refuse to settle for a world where a child’s potential is dictated by the conditions into which they are born. So we work to break down barriers, change systems and improve outcomes for as many families as possible.   The StriveTogether team is passionate, talented and dedicated to achieving our mission. We seek and value all kinds of diversity and work hard to eliminate inequities in ourselves, our organization and our communities. Our goals are bold, so we support each other to try new things, have tough conversations and push for change. As we work, we share learning and progress, use data to make decisions and celebrate our wins. About the role As part of the Learning and Activation team, you’ll help share learnings and stories of work in communities across our national network. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Learning, the Content Design Strategist is responsible for supporting the Learning and Activation team in creatively visualizing results and sharing emergent learning with StriveTogether staff and the Cradle to Career Network. You’ll play a critical role in making content accessible and engaging through digital and printed media. You’re also a skilled project manager who can coordinate meetings with stakeholders to conduct empathic interviews, translating complex ideas into user-friendly resources. About you You’re an independent, detail-oriented designer who leads with curiosity. You go the extra step to make sure visuals and content are inclusive and simplified for maximum accessibility. Although you excel at overall visual strategy, you take the initiative to roll up your sleeves when needed — whether that’s emailing someone for higher-resolution photos or reaching out to stakeholders to ensure your visuals portray the heart of the message they intended to communicate. You have a portfolio that showcases your ability to create layouts and present complex data or information simply. Your overall body of work demonstrates that you can prioritize the perspectives of your users and clients in a way that centers and elevates their voices. When it comes to project planning, you can self-manage along timelines and hold yourself accountable to the team, communicating when you find yourself needing support. You are collaborative and open to sharing design files in progress with other designers or writers to meet deadlines and fit user needs. Responsibilities Employ instinctive, user-centered design Quickly self-generate ideas and concepts that align with project guidelines Share work in progress when needed in collaborative sessions Use StriveTogether’s brand and editorial guidelines to keep layouts in line with organization branding standards Be open to critique and shifting accordingly to meet deadlines and the needs of core users Collaborate with work teams Align with teams of non-designers to deliver polished deliverables while not compromising on end-user experience Attend meetings with the Network when applicable to understand the work Attend internal feedback meetings with staff teams and incorporate needed changes into the final product Thought partnership   Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Learning and Senior Director of Learning and Activation to create work that aligns with our brand standards and visions for projects with an openness for incremental feedback Generate new, engaging ways for staff and the Network to engage with content Qualifications 3+ years design experience (through school or self-taught professional work) Mastery of both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign Ability to work and thrive over virtual collaboration (if not near Cincinnati, Ohio) Comfort and experience in collaborating with design and non-design teams Experience creating videos and mixed media deliverables preferred Experience conducting user research through empathic interviews preferred Details of the position : This is an exempt, one-year contract full-time position that pays $40,850 –$51,300. StriveTogether offers competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. Remote work is available for those candidates outside of Cincinnati or Chicago. StriveTogether is an equal opportunity employer.