StriveTogether
Cincinnati, OH
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.
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.
Executive Service Corps of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Executive Service Corps of Southern California
Position: Executive Assistant
As Los Angeles’ premier provider of high-quality capacity building services for nonprofits, each year, Executive Service Corps of Southern California (ESC) helps more than 125 nonprofit clients work towards their missions through affordable coaching and consulting by trained executive-level volunteers. Our vision is to see successful nonprofits making our community an extraordinary place in which all can thrive.
ESC's work environment is supportive, collaborative and exciting, and dedicated to high standards and professional growth. We are committed to creating a thriving work culture that is reflective of the diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist world in which we want to live. And because our work and the organizations we serve are deeply rooted in values that advance racial equity and social justice, we also aspire to actively reflect and root ourselves in these values throughout ESC.
Position Overview: Responsible for providing a full range of comprehensive and critical administrative support to ESC's President/CEO on a broad variety of initiatives – primarily through scheduling, communication, general administrative tasks and coordination of meeting/event logistics and projects. The ideal candidate will be excited to take on the challenge of developing this new position, act as a team-player, and have a "can-do" attitude about providing effective and efficient support wherever needed.
Reports to: President/Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: This position does not supervise employees; may supervise interns from time to time
Position: Part-Time, hours will typically average 20-24 hours/week, with room for flexibility in setting a specific schedule plan. The position may evolve to full time.
This position will work remotely until ESC resumes our work in person, at which point, the position will likely be hybrid (remote and in-person).
Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package including 403b program, paid holidays including paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year, sick and vacation time.
Responsibilities:
Assists President/CEO by:
Supporting CEO relationships with key stakeholders and exploration of new opportunities and
Managing CEO's calendar.
Development of meeting schedules, agendas, background materials, minutes or summaries of discussion and appropriate follow-up.
Establishing direct working relationships with key stakeholders including board, staff, contributors, volunteer consultants, and current or prospective collaborative partners related to initiatives, issues and general
Supporting ESC Board and Committees, Consultants Advisory Council, and other committees and task forces.
Conserving CEO’s time by reading, researching and routing correspondence; reviewing and/or creating documents, presentations, agreements, templates, and executive level written communications and reports; collecting and analyzing information; and initiating
Organizing and prioritizing records, files, workload and follow-up actions resulting from meetings, project work and other
Proactively suggesting ways to increase efficiency, streamline processes, and assist with implementation of
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as an executive assistant
Proficiency with MS365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Adobe
Experience with CRM database, Salesforce preferred
Desired Characteristics
Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to anticipate tasks/needs ahead of time
High level of personal and professional integrity, with proven success in managing confidential and sensitive information
Tactful, effective, and diplomatic communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with internal/external stakeholders at all levels
Excellent analytical abilities, intellectual curiosity, strong technical skills, and the ability to work with and synthesize the needs of cross-functional teams
Exceptional judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to establish and adjust priorities among concurrent projects
Reliability, attention to detail, accuracy and ability to meet competing deadlines
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism
Desire to work with a team of passionate, supportive and caring professionals committed to continuous learning and improvement in service to our mission, our region’s nonprofits and our ESC community.
To Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position to jobs@escsc.org with the Subject line: "Executive Assistant." This position will remain open until the staffing need is met.
ESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive staff team and a work environment which treats all employees in an equitable and respectful manner at all times. ESC’s aim is for our staff, Board and volunteers to reflect the diversity of the community we serve.
ESC’s Mission is to empower nonprofits to achieve their missions through affordable coaching and consulting by trained executive-level volunteers.
For more information about ESC and our programs, please visit: https://escsc.org/
Executive Service Corps of Southern California
Position: Executive Assistant
As Los Angeles’ premier provider of high-quality capacity building services for nonprofits, each year, Executive Service Corps of Southern California (ESC) helps more than 125 nonprofit clients work towards their missions through affordable coaching and consulting by trained executive-level volunteers. Our vision is to see successful nonprofits making our community an extraordinary place in which all can thrive.
ESC's work environment is supportive, collaborative and exciting, and dedicated to high standards and professional growth. We are committed to creating a thriving work culture that is reflective of the diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist world in which we want to live. And because our work and the organizations we serve are deeply rooted in values that advance racial equity and social justice, we also aspire to actively reflect and root ourselves in these values throughout ESC.
Position Overview: Responsible for providing a full range of comprehensive and critical administrative support to ESC's President/CEO on a broad variety of initiatives – primarily through scheduling, communication, general administrative tasks and coordination of meeting/event logistics and projects. The ideal candidate will be excited to take on the challenge of developing this new position, act as a team-player, and have a "can-do" attitude about providing effective and efficient support wherever needed.
Reports to: President/Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: This position does not supervise employees; may supervise interns from time to time
Position: Part-Time, hours will typically average 20-24 hours/week, with room for flexibility in setting a specific schedule plan. The position may evolve to full time.
This position will work remotely until ESC resumes our work in person, at which point, the position will likely be hybrid (remote and in-person).
Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package including 403b program, paid holidays including paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year, sick and vacation time.
Responsibilities:
Assists President/CEO by:
Supporting CEO relationships with key stakeholders and exploration of new opportunities and
Managing CEO's calendar.
Development of meeting schedules, agendas, background materials, minutes or summaries of discussion and appropriate follow-up.
Establishing direct working relationships with key stakeholders including board, staff, contributors, volunteer consultants, and current or prospective collaborative partners related to initiatives, issues and general
Supporting ESC Board and Committees, Consultants Advisory Council, and other committees and task forces.
Conserving CEO’s time by reading, researching and routing correspondence; reviewing and/or creating documents, presentations, agreements, templates, and executive level written communications and reports; collecting and analyzing information; and initiating
Organizing and prioritizing records, files, workload and follow-up actions resulting from meetings, project work and other
Proactively suggesting ways to increase efficiency, streamline processes, and assist with implementation of
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as an executive assistant
Proficiency with MS365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Adobe
Experience with CRM database, Salesforce preferred
Desired Characteristics
Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to anticipate tasks/needs ahead of time
High level of personal and professional integrity, with proven success in managing confidential and sensitive information
Tactful, effective, and diplomatic communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with internal/external stakeholders at all levels
Excellent analytical abilities, intellectual curiosity, strong technical skills, and the ability to work with and synthesize the needs of cross-functional teams
Exceptional judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to establish and adjust priorities among concurrent projects
Reliability, attention to detail, accuracy and ability to meet competing deadlines
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism
Desire to work with a team of passionate, supportive and caring professionals committed to continuous learning and improvement in service to our mission, our region’s nonprofits and our ESC community.
To Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position to jobs@escsc.org with the Subject line: "Executive Assistant." This position will remain open until the staffing need is met.
ESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive staff team and a work environment which treats all employees in an equitable and respectful manner at all times. ESC’s aim is for our staff, Board and volunteers to reflect the diversity of the community we serve.
ESC’s Mission is to empower nonprofits to achieve their missions through affordable coaching and consulting by trained executive-level volunteers.
For more information about ESC and our programs, please visit: https://escsc.org/
National Wildlife Federation
Reston, VA
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
The National Wildlife Federation believes that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the ravages of climate change. These basic needs, equally necessary and urgent for all people, are foundational to bringing the conservation movement and ethos into the 21st century.
The Director of the Office of the President is a key partner to the President and CEO, focusing time on the highest priority strategic initiatives to advance of the Federation’s mission. This position provides executive support and manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of the President (OP). The Director is welcoming and equitable in access to the President and CEO, collaborating with staff across the organization, and engages regularly with Board members, affiliates, donors, external partners, government and administration officials, and the general public.
The Director reports to the President and CEO and supervises an Executive Assistant who assists with scheduling, meeting preparations, correspondence, and expense reports.
In this role you will:
Lead Operations: Responsible for the day-to-day operations, work flow and quality control of the Office of the President, including supervision of and close coordination with the Executive Assistant. Oversees the President and CEO’s calendar and travel planning, the preparation of meeting materials and briefings, the timely completion and submission of expense reports and relationship management inputs, and the completion of various signature requests. Supports the organization’s Executive steering committee. Convenes standing check-ins with key staff to operationalize the President and CEO’s calendar, harmonize workflows, clarify deliverables, and address urgent priorities.
Support Scheduling: Ensures adequate time is given to strategic priorities of the President and CEO. Prioritizes internal and external equity and justice efforts and anti-racism meetings, events and trainings. Assists in prioritizing speaking and travel requests and interacts with internal and external colleagues at all levels to finalize logistics. Partners with colleagues in Philanthropy in managing the President and CEO’s portfolio of donors and prospects, dedicating sufficient time for relationship building and implementing engagement strategies.
Budget Management: Administers the budget for the Office of the President with input from the Executive Assistant. Responsible for monitoring and adhering to the budget, iBudget (NWF's internal budgeting system) entries, and financial reporting and reprojections.
OP Communications: Responsible for communications from the President and CEO. Works collaboratively with staff across the organization to finalize various collaterals sent on behalf of or under the signature of the President and CEO, including funding proposals and reports, fundraising appeals, invitations, etc. Entails light writing of correspondence from the President’s Office and editing of material produced by others. Consistently takes special care to correct white supremacy culture language in correspondence going out over the President and CEO’s signature. Coordinates with the Executive Assistant to finalize correspondence. Maintains and monitors the public ‘President’ email account, responding to emails to this account as appropriate and redirecting emails to others for action and response as necessary.
Culture: Demonstrates commitment to help NWF become an anti-racist organization. The position is self-aware and models an inclusive and equitable work culture. Dedicates time and energy to ongoing equity work and growth and collaborates with team members to help them develop in this area.
Execute Various Workflows: Approves expense reports and timecards on behalf of the President and CEO for direct reports to the President and CEO. Oversees expense report preparation for the President and CEO and submits timecards for the President and CEO. Monitors and accurately reports lobbying time for the President and CEO. Approves expense reports and timecards for the Executive Assistant.
Fundraising and Relationship Management: Assists the President and CEO in effectively managing a portfolio of major funders, prospective supporters, and key partners. Works closely with the Chief Development Officer and other Philanthropy and Program staff on a range of fundraising and prospect cultivation activities. Also partners with the Senior Manager of Meetings and Governance and other key staff in building and managing relationships with volunteer leaders comprising the Federation’s governance structures. Ensures the President and CEO’s activities are well documented in CRM.
Experience: Strong administrative and communications skills coupled with experience in executive offices in government, non-profits, or business or other high-functioning and public-facing environments will serve this role well. The Director is a capable manager and teambuilder/team player, adept in delegation, communication, coordination, and follow through.
Competencies:
Self-Awareness & Learning
Exhibits a commitment to continuous learning and growth and models this approach with others
Dedicated to deepening understanding of cultural and systemic racism and the intersectionality of multiple forms of social inequality
Demonstrates awareness of positional power and privilege (both personally and professionally) and its attendant impacts
Consistently brings a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions
Authentic Relationships & Community Partnerships
Maintains a sophisticated understanding of how group dynamics impact supervisory relationships, organizational culture, partnerships, campaigns and coalition work
Demonstrates capacity to maintain relationships across difference and create greater psychological safety in the workplace
Acknowledges when mistakes are made and harm is done; works to repair breaches in relationships
Openly holds space, and invites others into conversations during sensitive engagements, exhibiting a responsible and respectful demeanor with colleagues and partners
Endeavors to be a recognizable and approachable leader in the organization, proactively building working relationships across programs, teams, and offices
Direct Communication
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills rooted in teamwork, diplomacy, and respect
Provides clear and direct communication
Strives to match intent and impact in all interactions
Works proactively to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings toward restorative solutions; attends to conflicts as opportunities for learning and growth
Supervision & Power Sharing
Supports the leadership, success, and professional development of staff members, with a commitment to utilizing power to ensure equitable access and opportunities for staff of color and with other marginalized identities
Consistently provides positive and developmental feedback to support growth of team members
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them
Intentionally shares power through decision-making, clear definition of roles and responsibilities, effective delegation, and equitable access to resources
Helps establish clear roles and responsibilities when delegating authority to others, and, working with teams, helps to clarify who is doing what and when in the implementation of strategy.
Innovation
Actively seeks new solutions to persistent problems by engaging a diversity of perspectives and experiences
Practices both/and thinking and the ability to accept ambiguity
Demonstrates willingness to take risks, pilot new approaches, learn from failure, and continually improve efforts
Equity Analysis & Action :
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized
Committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement
Demonstrates awareness of the attributes associated with a white dominant culture and takes actions to dismantle hierarchies of oppression within that culture
Dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work
Travel Requirements:
Attends Board meetings and select Federation events and gatherings, establishing an identifiable and approachable presence. Occasionally travels for team meetings and trainings. Approximately 10-12 overnights per year.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position begins in the low 80’s.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
The National Wildlife Federation believes that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the ravages of climate change. These basic needs, equally necessary and urgent for all people, are foundational to bringing the conservation movement and ethos into the 21st century.
The Director of the Office of the President is a key partner to the President and CEO, focusing time on the highest priority strategic initiatives to advance of the Federation’s mission. This position provides executive support and manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of the President (OP). The Director is welcoming and equitable in access to the President and CEO, collaborating with staff across the organization, and engages regularly with Board members, affiliates, donors, external partners, government and administration officials, and the general public.
The Director reports to the President and CEO and supervises an Executive Assistant who assists with scheduling, meeting preparations, correspondence, and expense reports.
In this role you will:
Lead Operations: Responsible for the day-to-day operations, work flow and quality control of the Office of the President, including supervision of and close coordination with the Executive Assistant. Oversees the President and CEO’s calendar and travel planning, the preparation of meeting materials and briefings, the timely completion and submission of expense reports and relationship management inputs, and the completion of various signature requests. Supports the organization’s Executive steering committee. Convenes standing check-ins with key staff to operationalize the President and CEO’s calendar, harmonize workflows, clarify deliverables, and address urgent priorities.
Support Scheduling: Ensures adequate time is given to strategic priorities of the President and CEO. Prioritizes internal and external equity and justice efforts and anti-racism meetings, events and trainings. Assists in prioritizing speaking and travel requests and interacts with internal and external colleagues at all levels to finalize logistics. Partners with colleagues in Philanthropy in managing the President and CEO’s portfolio of donors and prospects, dedicating sufficient time for relationship building and implementing engagement strategies.
Budget Management: Administers the budget for the Office of the President with input from the Executive Assistant. Responsible for monitoring and adhering to the budget, iBudget (NWF's internal budgeting system) entries, and financial reporting and reprojections.
OP Communications: Responsible for communications from the President and CEO. Works collaboratively with staff across the organization to finalize various collaterals sent on behalf of or under the signature of the President and CEO, including funding proposals and reports, fundraising appeals, invitations, etc. Entails light writing of correspondence from the President’s Office and editing of material produced by others. Consistently takes special care to correct white supremacy culture language in correspondence going out over the President and CEO’s signature. Coordinates with the Executive Assistant to finalize correspondence. Maintains and monitors the public ‘President’ email account, responding to emails to this account as appropriate and redirecting emails to others for action and response as necessary.
Culture: Demonstrates commitment to help NWF become an anti-racist organization. The position is self-aware and models an inclusive and equitable work culture. Dedicates time and energy to ongoing equity work and growth and collaborates with team members to help them develop in this area.
Execute Various Workflows: Approves expense reports and timecards on behalf of the President and CEO for direct reports to the President and CEO. Oversees expense report preparation for the President and CEO and submits timecards for the President and CEO. Monitors and accurately reports lobbying time for the President and CEO. Approves expense reports and timecards for the Executive Assistant.
Fundraising and Relationship Management: Assists the President and CEO in effectively managing a portfolio of major funders, prospective supporters, and key partners. Works closely with the Chief Development Officer and other Philanthropy and Program staff on a range of fundraising and prospect cultivation activities. Also partners with the Senior Manager of Meetings and Governance and other key staff in building and managing relationships with volunteer leaders comprising the Federation’s governance structures. Ensures the President and CEO’s activities are well documented in CRM.
Experience: Strong administrative and communications skills coupled with experience in executive offices in government, non-profits, or business or other high-functioning and public-facing environments will serve this role well. The Director is a capable manager and teambuilder/team player, adept in delegation, communication, coordination, and follow through.
Competencies:
Self-Awareness & Learning
Exhibits a commitment to continuous learning and growth and models this approach with others
Dedicated to deepening understanding of cultural and systemic racism and the intersectionality of multiple forms of social inequality
Demonstrates awareness of positional power and privilege (both personally and professionally) and its attendant impacts
Consistently brings a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions
Authentic Relationships & Community Partnerships
Maintains a sophisticated understanding of how group dynamics impact supervisory relationships, organizational culture, partnerships, campaigns and coalition work
Demonstrates capacity to maintain relationships across difference and create greater psychological safety in the workplace
Acknowledges when mistakes are made and harm is done; works to repair breaches in relationships
Openly holds space, and invites others into conversations during sensitive engagements, exhibiting a responsible and respectful demeanor with colleagues and partners
Endeavors to be a recognizable and approachable leader in the organization, proactively building working relationships across programs, teams, and offices
Direct Communication
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills rooted in teamwork, diplomacy, and respect
Provides clear and direct communication
Strives to match intent and impact in all interactions
Works proactively to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings toward restorative solutions; attends to conflicts as opportunities for learning and growth
Supervision & Power Sharing
Supports the leadership, success, and professional development of staff members, with a commitment to utilizing power to ensure equitable access and opportunities for staff of color and with other marginalized identities
Consistently provides positive and developmental feedback to support growth of team members
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them
Intentionally shares power through decision-making, clear definition of roles and responsibilities, effective delegation, and equitable access to resources
Helps establish clear roles and responsibilities when delegating authority to others, and, working with teams, helps to clarify who is doing what and when in the implementation of strategy.
Innovation
Actively seeks new solutions to persistent problems by engaging a diversity of perspectives and experiences
Practices both/and thinking and the ability to accept ambiguity
Demonstrates willingness to take risks, pilot new approaches, learn from failure, and continually improve efforts
Equity Analysis & Action :
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized
Committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement
Demonstrates awareness of the attributes associated with a white dominant culture and takes actions to dismantle hierarchies of oppression within that culture
Dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work
Travel Requirements:
Attends Board meetings and select Federation events and gatherings, establishing an identifiable and approachable presence. Occasionally travels for team meetings and trainings. Approximately 10-12 overnights per year.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position begins in the low 80’s.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.