Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

SightLife™ is currently the top provider of transplant tissue in the USA.  As a subsidiary of Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing, ranked by both Puget Sound Business Journal and Washington CEO Magazine as one of the best companies to work for in 2007, and in the ranking as best company in 2008 as well, we have an awesome mission, offer a competitive salary range DOE, provide excellent benefits, and we’ve just relocated to a “green” building right in the heart of progressive South Lake Union.  Put your passion to work and consider joining this team of professionals fulfilling a mission to serve as an innovative provider of sight and hearing care with a commitment to quality and excellence.  A Bachelor’s Degree with experience in a non-profit foundation serving the CEO and the Board of Trustees will be given preferential attention. 

 

We are seeking the right individual who can work independently, is trustworthy, and is excited about fulfilling our mission.  If you are interested, please send your resume, along with a cover letter, to jobs@sightlife.org .Please see the full job description on our website at www.sightlife.org.

 

 Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & HearingPOSITION DESCRIPTION

 Effective Date: May 2008Position: Executive AssistantDepartment:  Operations

Reports To: President and Chief Executive Officer

Incumbent:  TBD

Direct Reports: N/A

Job Classification: Full-Time

(Part time considered depending on qualifications of candidate)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Annualized Salary Range:  Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

 

 

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for enhancing and supporting communication for SightLife, primarily by supporting the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Senior Management Team of the Foundation.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

Ø  Provide administrative support to the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer:

· Act as liaison and communication conduit between CEO and the Board of Trustees.

· Act as representative of CEO in facilitating good communication among staff members.

· Coordinate agenda and other meeting documents for the Board of Trustees and board committees.

· Schedule and coordinate preparation for board meetings and events.  Follow through to assure completion of details and arrangements.

· Serve as primary contact and manager of CEO’s schedule ensuring preparation and timely attendance to schedule.

· Manage executive staff and Board travel and hotel arrangements as needed.

· Coordinate meeting and event planning for CEO.

Ø  Provide administrative support to the Senior Management Team.

Ø  Maintain a professional attitude and attire that promotes the mission, vision and values of Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing;

Ø  Other duties as assigned or may be necessary in a small organization having overlapping roles and responsibilities.

Ø  A personal commitment to organ donation required.

 

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Ø  Ability to interact with Board of Trustees, co-workers, and senior management to positively represent SightLife.

Ø  Ability to occasionally work weekends and evenings.

Ø  Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Ø  Proficiency at taking minutes at Board of Trustee meetings.

Ø  Ability to successfully and simultaneously handle multiple tasks.

 

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Ø  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

 

Work EnvironmentThe work is performed primarily in an office setting.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related to a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.