Executive Assistant to the CEO

Company: Harc Inc
Location: Hartford, CT 06105 (Asylum Hill area)

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Summary Description:

The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to the President-Chief Executive Officer (CEO)). Key activities include: correspondence; travel arrangements; program planning and meeting coordination; handling sensitive and/or confidential documents and information; overall support at an executive level; and provides excellent internal and external customer service.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Supports Harc, Inc in advancing its mission by supporting its community and governmental advocacy efforts; demonstrating client care and respect in all interactions with clients and supporting activities that promote Harc?s financial stability, including attending or otherwise supporting major fundraisers.
  • Maintains and coordinates the President/CEO?s calendar, travel and training arrangements
  • Provides full administrative support for the CEO, Board of Directors, its committees, and the executive leadership team.
  • Prepares routine mailings (agendas, minutes, etc.) for the Board of Directors including the Board?s Committees, sub-Committees, and ad hoc Committees.
  • Attend meetings to take and produce minutes for regular monthly mailing for the Board of Directors, Audit and all Board committees.
  • Maintains up-to-date notebooks for all board and committee meetings.
  • Maintains a database of pertinent contacts for the President/CEO and regularly produce usable directories of this database.
  • Schedules meetings and orders meals for Board of Directors and all Board committee meetings.
  • Sets up for the monthly Board of Directors Meeting.
  • Provides assistance to staff and visitors.
  • In the event of inadequate staffing levels or job action, must be available to assist with direct participant support
  • Assists Development Department as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Knowledge typically acquired by the attainment of an Associates degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field and at least two (2) years of experience as an Administrative Assistant.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office software including Excel, Word and various databases to compile, type, revise, combine, edit, print and store documents.
  • Proficient with Google Suite
  • Ability to professionally handle confidential information.
  • Ability to professionally and effectively interact with all levels of employees and Board of Directors.
  • Valid Driver’s License required, with reliable transportation.
  • Must be available to work evenings, occasional weekends and able to attend agency wide events and fundraisers