Background
Organize Now is a progressive, community-based organization engaged in and committed to building power to effect change in times of injustice, maintain and protect our existing rights in the state of Florida whenever and wherever injustices are being committed or civil rights are being infringed upon.
The Florida Institute for Reform and Empowerment (F.I.R.E.) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that both trains and develops leaders and organizes families in low-to moderate-income communities in Florida. Our vision is for these communities to become critically engaged in the political system in order to create a more just and equitable society.
Opportunity
Organize Now and FIRE seeks a highly motivated, talented, and dynamic individual to serve as an Executive Assistant in Orlando. The Executive Assistant will be primarily responsible for supporting the executive director of the organization and her administrative projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Supports executive director by reading, researching, and routing emails and other correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.
· Maintains executive director's schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
· Ensures the executive director is adequately prepared for meetings, calls, and all travel.
· Completes projects by assigning work to staff; following up on results.
· Oversees board management for the Organize Now and FIRE boards, ensuring timely and comprehensive communication and scheduling meetings.
· Other projects, as needed by the executive director.
Key Qualifications
· Commitment and passion for social, racial and gender justice;
· Understanding of issues facing low income and minority communities;
· 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant role;
· Self-motivated – proven ability to work independently
· Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
To Apply
Send a cover letter detailing how you heard about the position and resume with salary requirements to OrganizeNowHiring@gmail.com with subject: Executive Assistant. No phone calls please.
A competitive salary will be offered, with a benefits package that includes health insurance, seniority raises, 401k, paid vacation and paid time off. This full time position will be based in Orlando, FL. Organize Now is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color and LGBTQ strongly urged to apply. Bilingual candidates urged to apply.
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