WE ARE HIRING: EQNM SEEKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
POSITION: Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director
To Apply: Email Resume to Marshall@eqnm.org *and* Info@eqnm.org
SUMMARY: Assists the Executive Director and Board of Directors in managing the business of the agency. This position is responsible for all support functions, specifically assisting the Executive Director with travel arrangements, administrative work, and special projects. This is a remote position and will require a stable reliable internet connection, regular access to a phone, and a functioning computer(laptop or desktop) If you don’t have these things but are interested please apply anyway! The position is Hourly, Part-Time. (roughly 20 hours per week, $17/HR)
QUALIFICATIONS: You are a tech-savvy, discrete, trustworthy, and highly organized person with a proven track record of tracking and staying on top of tasks. You have 1 year of experience managing logistical and administrative projects through completion. Multitasking is second nature to you, and you can work under pressure, juggle competing priorities, and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality. You have a demonstrated ability to adapt to change, learn new things, and are open to feedback. You are detail-oriented with the ability to notice and fix errors that others might overlook. You are comfortable interacting with people in high-level positions daily and can attend meetings outside business hours. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and abilities. You are someone who can see 5 steps ahead of what might be needed and plans ahead. You are a person who is comfortable using social media platforms, google drive/documents/sheets, managing and staying in control of multiple email accounts, and the ability to learn new software systems with training.
The ideal candidate will meet most of these requirements. However, if you are committed to LGBTQ Liberation and care about details, systems, and being the support person who gets the work done, please apply!
We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. All interested individuals, especially people of color, women, persons with disabilities and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary or intersex are encouraged to apply.
Key Approaches to the Work:
Organized and detail-oriented: Your default mode is exceptionally organized. You create and maintain strong systems that create clarity and efficiency. You can find information quickly and meet needs proactively and intuitively. You have an eye for detail and a high bar for accuracy. Despite sometimes frequent interruptions in your day, you can regain focus and maintain accuracy, reprioritize when necessary, and deliver exceptional service.
Effective Communicator: A key part of your job is to make things that oftentimes feel complicated for others seem clear and manageable. You are an excellent communicator, who can explain complex information in clear and understandable terms. You have the skills to communicate via writing or verbally (through various modes), including giving presentations to large groups. You maintain high standards of confidentiality and practice ethical communication. You feel comfortable asking for clear direction on what is confidential and what is “need-to-know” information that's been given to you.
Proactive problem-solver: You are a self-starter who doesn’t need to be told to take action on responsibilities that you hold. You see ways that systems can be improved, and you suggest them without being asked. You can be given a project and run with it. When opportunities exist, you identify them and propose solutions. You’re known for being action-oriented and making everything they touch better.
Inclusion and Equity Champion: You deeply value inclusion and actively contribute to a more equitable and inclusive organization. You are reflective and understand how your perspective is shaped and influenced by your identity. You accept responsibility for your own behavior and action in upholding an equitable and inclusive workplace.