The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Executive Assistant
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within an environment that is mission-driven. The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within an environment that is mission-driven. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations and will possess strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills. Ability to maintain realistic balance among multiple priorities and handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support services to the CEO that ensures outstanding communication and responsiveness
- Coordinates meetings, appointments, schedules and travel arrangements
- Support with internal and external communications
- Conduct research and analysis on issues of interest
- Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports and memos
- Support CEO in strategic communications, organizational strategy and all other special projects as assigned
- Organize meetings and other logistics
- Maintain quality filing and communications systems including but not limited to contract management, document management and archiving
- Maintains and updates governance documents for the organization including those of the Boards’ and the organization as assigned
- Assist in taking meeting minutes and other administrative tasks as assigned
SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS
- Excellent Communicator – Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Communicating respectfully and effectively with others.
- Self-Motiviated – Perform the job with minimal supervision and learn other general aspects of the Sanctuary. Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
- Professionalism – Function with a strong work ethic and with a professional demeanor. Ability to recognize and understand issues and problems.
- Team Oriented – Develop strong working relationships with other Sanctuary employees, senior management and the board
- Dependable and Reliable – Come to work and be on time. Follow procedures and maintain accurate records related to all aspects of responsibility
Qualifications
- BS, BA or Master’s degree required
- 2 years related work experience
- Familiar with non-profit sector
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to take initiative, multitask, be a team player, flexible, adapt to shifting priorities with the ability to prioritize
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Demonstrated writing and analytical skills.
- Excellent organization skills, commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
- Good judgment and ability to function independently
- Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with diplomacy
- Experience in electronic communications
- MUST be willing to work in Hohenwald, Tennessee 3 to 5 day a week
Additional Information
Benefits
flexible.
How to Apply
Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to humanresources@elephants.com
Details
- Date Posted: January 27, 2020
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Administrative
- Service Area: Animal Welfare
- Start Date: 03/09/2020
- Working Hours: part time to start