Executive Assistant & Board Liaison Job at Connections for Children in Los A

Description:

Employer-Paid Benefits & Potential for Hybrid Schedule!

Are you looking for a role that offers meaningful work, a supportive team, and great benefits? Join our early childhood Resource & Referral (R&R) agency, where we offer employer-paid benefits and, after a 90-day probationary period, the opportunity for a hybrid telework schedule (up to two days per week).

About Us: We are a non-profit agency serving families and child care providers across the Westside and South Bay regions of L.A. County. For 50 years, we have connected thousands of families to quality early learning and care. Guided by our commitment to equity, we strive to expand our services and be a leader in providing equitable access to early childhood education across L.A. County and beyond.

Position: Executive Assistant

In this role, you will support the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Executive Leadership Team with a variety of administrative and project management tasks. You'll act as the primary point of contact for key communications, manage schedules, coordinate board meetings, and assist with special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison between staff, Board members, and external stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Director.
• Coordinate Board of Directors projects and administrative needs.
• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, correspondence, meetings, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
• Provide administrative support for Board meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes, and technology setup.
• Maintain the agency’s bylaws, policies, and online Board portal.
• Support special projects and agency events.
• Assist other departments and provide expert-level support for MS Office Suite.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of high-level administrative and executive support experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Adobe, project management, and video conferencing platforms.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Reliable transportation for local travel.

Work Schedule: This position requires in-office work Monday through Friday, with the possibility of hybrid telework (up to two days per week) after the completion of a 90-day introductory period.

Join Us: If you're passionate about making an impact in early childhood education and want to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.