Executive Assistant

Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater L.A. safe, healthy and clean. To fulfill our mission we use science, education, community action, and advocacy.  

Job Summary:  

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Assistant (EA) provides skilled administrative and clerical support to the CEO, Board of Directors (BOD), and other leadership staff. The EA uses considerable tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment when facilitating high-level communication for the organization.   

The right candidate will work independently and handle a wide range of administrative and operational related tasks such as daily scheduling, long term planning, and special projects. This person has exceptional communication and organizational skills, works well under pressure, can handle overlapping deadlines and concurrent projects, and is resourceful in building relationships across multiple departments.  

This position is full-time with an excellent benefit package, paid time off, and paid holidays. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven dynamic team devoted to preserving and protecting our local waterways. We strongly encourage applications from individuals that reflect the diversity of Los Angeles County, including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQIA and other traditionally underrepresented persons within the environmental movement.  

• Provide high-level administrative support and assistance to the CEO and/or other assigned leadership staff 
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks including drafting letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents for leadership staff  
• Compose and/or edit and send out professional quality emails and other communications on behalf of the organization and CEO 
• Help expedite the workflow through the leadership team and the office of the CEO, track expenses and budgets, and maintainmaterials and supplies  
• Schedule and attend meetings with the CEO, taking notes and recording minutes 
• Expertly arrange the CEO’s calendar for internal and external meetings whileaccommodatingother attendees'calendars 
• Arrange travel, lodging, meals, and other accommodations as necessary  
• Serve as Board liaison to the CEO and provide administrative support to the Board of Directors 
• Oversee all technology associated with board meetings and arrange communication prior, during, and after all BOD meetings and committee meetings 
• Facilitate work plans between the BOD and Heal the Bay’s leadership team  
• Other tasks may be determined in consultation with the CEO 

• Minimum three years of experience as a senior-level administrative assistant, and/or non-profit staff member, or equivalent experience 
• Possesses a high degree of knowledge inoffice administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems 
• Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication to publiclyrepresent the CEO and the organization 
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Zoom 
• Experience with Salesforce CRM and QuickBooks accounting softwarepreferred  
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment, meet overlapping deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously  
• Ability to promote an organizational culture of equity and inclusion 
• Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of Heal the Bay 

Applications will be reviewed immediately and on an ongoing basis in the order they are received. This position will be hired ASAP and remain posted until filled.  

Heal the Bay is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and we strongly encourage applications from individuals that reflect the diversity of Los Angeles County.  

Heal the Bay complies with AB 1008, the Fair Chance Act, during the hiring process. Once a conditional job offer has been made the candidate will be asked to complete a Live Scan criminal background check. A thorough assessment of conviction history will be considered including: the nature and gravity of the criminal history, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the nature of the job the candidate is seeking.  

Salary : $25 - $30