Executive Assistant - The Tides : Job Details

About Tides Tides is a nonprofit and philanthropic organization committed to advancing social justice. We work across the social sector to shift power to communities of color and other groups historically denied power. Centering equity and justice in everything we do, we collaborate in deep partnership with movement leaders, nonprofits, donors, foundations, and corporations to amplify the impact of their work by providing services like fiscal sponsorship, donor advised funds, grant making, and a variety of innovative solutions. Learn more at tides.org. About the Role Tides currently seeks an Executive Assistant to be a supportive force to multiple executives. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills. This person should have great attention to detail while helping their executives see around corners. Given the dynamic nature of the executive landscape, Tides relies on Executive Assistants to be flexible and consistent while maintaining the confidentiality of the position. What you will Do Senior-Level Administrative Support Provide sophisticated calendar management, including ensuring key deadlines and action items are flagged and met. Make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagement. Act as the liaison between staff members, external stakeholders, and executive leaders to ensure important information is relayed and escalated issues are flagged and resolved. Draft communications on behalf of executives; including but not limited to memos, emails, and meeting agendas. Take meeting notes as requested or required. Manage all travel logistics for executives. Process vendor invoices for payment; coordinate timely expense reports and reconciliation. Provide backstop support to other EAs as needed. Project Management & Strategic Support Provide project management support, including proactive support of materials management and development (PPT, memos, etc.) to busy executives. Support executives and senior executive assistant with board materials preparation. When required, act as a thought partner to executives and senior executive assistant on special projects. Event & Retreat Planning Work with executives to plan and execute event and retreat agendas. Manage event logistics, including but not limited to reserving conference rooms, catering and refreshments and arranging for audio/visual and IT support. Support senior executive assistant with board meeting planning and execution, as needed. What you will Bring Strong alignment with Tides' Vision, Mission and Approach and our organizational values of respect, equity, empowerment, accountability, and creativity. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting multiple executives. Professional competency with Microsoft Suite. Familiarity with SharePoint and Salesforce is a plus. Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills. Highly resourceful team-player approach, with the ability to be effective while working independently. Excellent communication skills with internal and external staff, clients, Board, and stakeholders. Attention to detail and dedication to accuracy and timeliness. The ability to handle confidential matters with diplomacy. Adaptability in aligning with a variety of working styles and approaches. Sense of humor! An enthusiasm for organizational and operational excellence in accelerating social change. Ideal Experience 5 - 7 years of senior-level administrative experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience supporting multiple executives. Compensation Tides is committed to providing a competitive compensation package. We value pay equity and account for factors such as your location within the U.S., your skills and your relevant experience, and we will not ask for your salary history. Your starting salary will fall into one of three ranges: $54,500 - $68,100 (Most of the United States) $ 59,400 - $74,300 (Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. metro areas) $82,500 - $95,700 (New York City & San Francisco metro areas) Please note, these metro areas are examples and not a complete list. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and confirm your placement within this structure with you at the beginning of the interview process. Application Instructions Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing why you are well-qualified for this role and your motivation for joining the team at Tides by Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:59pm ET. Life at Tides Working at Tides connects you with world-class teammates, enduring relationships, and an inspired sense of purpose - while our employee benefits support our team's talent and well-being. Our hybrid work model supports staff who are based across the United States, in addition to maintaining our offices in New York & San Francisco. Equal Employment Opportunity We look forward to reviewing applications from all qualified jobseekers. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. No applicant will be discriminated against because of their race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Where required by state law, we utilize E-Verify as a part of our employment authorization process. Applicants with Disabilities Reasonable accommodations will be made so that all who are interested may participate in our interview process. If you are in need of an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.