Remote Assistant

ADMINISTRATION

Position/Title: P/T Remote Assistant to the President/CEO

Location: 508 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ
Hours: 20 hrs./wk. (hybrid - mostly remote, with some in-office required)
Salary: $25 - $32 per hour based on experience
Reports To: President and CEO
Position Posted: 3/15/24 until filled

Basic Functions:

The Urban League of Essex County (ULEC) is seeking a qualified remote assistant to serve as a dedicated and reliable support system to our President and CEO.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to President and CEO  such as managing calendar, responding to messages (email and voicemail), booking and coordinating travel, proofreading documents, submitting expenses, performing research as requested, etc.
  • Coordinate Pres/CEO’s participation in external events; including registering for events, purchasing tickets, journal ads, etc.
  • Update National Urban League Affiliate Compliance System (ACS), Census Portals, Grant Compliance platforms and tracking documents.
  • Schedule bi-monthly in-person and virtual board meetings meetings as well as manage coordination (lunch, room prep, etc.) and board packages
  • Manage, reply, and track delegate emails from the "information" email account.
  • Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience assisting an Executive.
  • Finds value in nurturing the relationship with the Executive while being a proactive thinker, not just a task doer.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams), Zoom, and Google Suite
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), time management skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be available for some for some in-office hours.
  • Passion for social justice and racial equality.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

How To Apply:
E-mail résumé/CV and cover letter to Careers.  Write "Remote Assistant" in the subject line.

The Urban League of Essex County is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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