Executive Assistant
West End Strategy Team is looking for a skilled executive assistant with a minimum of two years of experience in a similar position to work alongside the firm's president to provide the professional support necessary to lead the company efficiently and effectively. The individual in this role will contribute to a team of people committed to creating social change through the firm's work in strategic communications. A successful candidate will pair the administrative skills necessary to keep the firm's leadership on task with a commitment to a progressive agenda on social justice issues including immigration, human rights, the advancement of women and girls, LGBT equality, peace in the Middle East, and interfaith cooperation, among others.
West End Strategy Team is a full-service strategic communications firm that offers clients a comprehensive approach that includes message development, media relations, online strategy, marketing and crisis communications
Qualifications:
- Two to three years of experience as an executive assistant
- Experience working with a business executive
- Strong writing skills
- Sharp attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Comfort speaking directly with clients, vendors and business associates
- A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time
- Organizing and planning skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to be assertive when necessary
- Creative thinking and a good sense of humor
- Familiarity with Asana or other task management systems a plus
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the point of contact for those trying to reach the firm's president including clients, vendors and others
- Manage the president's schedule and contacts.
- Track status of deliverables owed to and expected from the president
- Administrative support on a range of firm-wide office functions
- Liaise with internal staff at all levels
- Work with other staff to manage the flow of papers the president is expected to review
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental and a 401k plan.
West End Strategy Team is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants.
Application process:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, and a writing sample. Materials should be submitted to jobs@westendstrategy.com. Please write: "executive assistant" in the subject line. Only complete applications will be considered. All applications will be kept confidential. The deadline for applications is July 1. The position is available immediately.
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