Looking for an admin superstar!

To excel in this position, you will need these essential lenses: * View an organization through a systems lens: be able to spot problems/inefficiencies, pinpoint underlying issues, and propose a change/redesign with appropriate parties to yield results * Believe that planning, organization, and attention to detail are critical to successful operations * Understand the gravity that comes with representing the CEO and the organization, and approach the role and its activities with integrity and care * Be committed to continuous learning and improvement It is CRITICAL that you have… * 5+ years of experience* with executive support, office/operations management, or related field * A love of (and advanced skills with) keeping people and projects organized whilemanaging details and deadlinesthrough efficient operational practices * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to craft certain internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO that maintain trusted relationships * Understanding of (and/or willingness to learn about) systems of oppression and how they show up in day-to-day operations and admin functions * Ability to navigate multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, while managing shifting priorities and deadlines through attentive triage with discernment for independent or collaborative solutions * Propensity towards being proactive and taking initiative through responsive action * Ability to learn and gauge which problems need independent vs collaborative solutions * Proficiency and comfort with tech systems, including the MS Office suite, multiple teleconference systems, ; ability to learn new systems quickly whichincludes seeking out self-directed training tools * Flexibility to work evening hours with advance notice (e.g. for board meetings) *can be a combination of education/field experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities Example tasks/responsibilities for the Executive Coordinator: * Manage the CEO’s schedule, routine email correspondence, and other administrative tasks and projects * Schedule board meetings, assemble board packets, record and distribute minutes, facilitate the logistics of the onboarding process for new members * Coordinate logistics for periodic in- person all-staff events (scheduling, venue, catering, etc.) * Take on varied ad-hoc tasks or projects that contribute to the smooth operation of DevNW. It is GREAT if you have… * Direct experience in the nonprofit sector and/or a company with multiple lines of business * Mid-level formatting skills in the MS Office suite (e.g. formatting graphs and charts...not graphic design) * Track record of coordinating groups and/or teams toward a goal It is a BONUS if you also have… * Ability to read, write, and speak in Spanish * Experience working within (and/or lived experience with) community development, affordable housing, asset building, or related sector Apply for this opportunity to support DevNW as our new Executive Coordinator by providing an introduction letter detailing your interest that includes the following by priority date June 20, 2022 to [email protected]: 1\\. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply; please use your cover letter or introductory email to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience.