Thursday, December 15, 2016
Executive Assistant - Russell Library, Middletown
Executive Assistant - Russell Library,
Middletown. We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Library!
If you are an executive assistant employed by a nonprofit and you are
passionate about the organization’s mission and have a working knowledge
of the daily requirements of management, we want to talk with you.
Russell Library is seeking an executive assistant to support the CEO and
executive managers. If you have a passion for advocacy and community
work and a gift for organization and adaptability, you may be the person
we are seeking. The executive assistant must be creative and enjoy
working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is
mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented. The executive
assistant will possess outstanding oral and written communication,
administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a
realistic balance among multiple priorities. The incumbent is expected
to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and
must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of
activities and confidential matters with discretion. The executive
assistant will demonstrate a commitment to the mission, philosophy and
vision of the Library. He/she will develop mutual trust and builds a
courteous, respectful and compassionate team environment with other
staff members, organizational leaders, funders and visitors. The
executive assistant will be a strong supporter of the Library’s cause
and must be comfortable collaborating with other external agencies for
the benefit of the community. The incumbent will assist and serve as
back-up for numerous human resource and financial tasks, including but
not limited to: posting open positions and scheduling interviews,
employment paperwork, payroll, petty cash, and balancing duties.
Qualifications: Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to
perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent
attention to detail. Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to
build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members,
external partners and donors. Expert level written and verbal
communication skills. Demonstrated proactive approaches to
problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. Highly
resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective
independently. Proven ability to handle confidential information with
discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate
the highest level of customer/client service and response. Demonstrated
ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast
paced environment. Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks
opportunities and proposes solutions. Education and Experience
Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. Strong work tenure: five to 10
years of experience supporting senior managers, preferably in a
non-profit organization. Experience working with non-profit boards a
plus. Experience and interest in internal and external communications,
partnership development and fundraising, and HR and financial
administrative tasks. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word,
Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.
Experience with fundraising systems a plus (Little Green Light, Network
for Good, etc.). Compensation: This position offers a salary
commensurate with experience and education, and an accompanying health
& retirement package. Applicants should submit a letter of interest
and resumé with application. Applications are available online at the
Russell Library website: http://russelllibrary.org/about_us/employment.html. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 pm, December 27, 2016 to: mpoland@russelllibrary.org or Matthew K. Poland, Library Director and Chief Executive Officer, Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457.
Labels:
administrative,
full time,
middlesex county,
public libraries
Location:
Middletown, CT, USA