Experienced Executive Assistant - Remote Opportunity with a Leading Electrification Nonprofit

Join the Movement Towards a Climate-Safe Future as an Executive Assistant at Rewiring America

Rewiring America is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to electrifying homes, businesses, and communities across the United States. We're on a mission to make going electric easier for households and communities, driving savings, reducing emissions, improving health, and building the next generation of the clean energy workforce. As a key member of our Organization and Scaling team, you'll have the opportunity to support our leadership team and contribute to our ambitious goals.

About the Role

We're seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to join our team, providing administrative support to the Extended Leadership Team, with a focus on the Co-Founder and the Chief of Staff / VP of Operations and Planning. As an Executive Assistant, you'll be the backbone of our leadership team, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, and serving as a trusted advisor and confidant. If you're a highly organized, tech-savvy, and service-oriented individual with a passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar, Travel, and Expense Management:
  • Provide sophisticated calendar management for the Co-Founder and the CoS / VP of Operations and Planning, ensuring efficient scheduling and minimizing conflicts.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and expenses, ensuring seamless execution and timely communication.
  • Prioritize and manage a high volume of inquiries and requests, applying initiative and making sound judgments to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
• Extended Leadership Team Support:
  • Support the Extended Leadership Team, helping with scheduling, meeting logistics, and business cadence.
  • Lead and coordinate logistics for off-site events, serving as the on-site point person.
  • Act as the acting secretary for leadership meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Provide backup/leave coverage for the Executive Administration Partner.
  • Support the scheduling of leadership team activities.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.

Requirements and Qualifications

Core Qualifications:

• Service-Oriented Mindset: You're flexible, adaptable, and committed to providing exceptional support to the leadership team.
• Solution-Oriented Approach: You're proactive, resourceful, and skilled at solving problems and finding creative solutions.
• Exceptional Organization and Time-Management Skills: You're highly organized, able to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Learning-Oriented Attitude: You're tech-savvy, eager to learn, and able to leverage digital tools for better time management and communication.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: You're able to manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong Communicator: You're an effective communicator, able to interact with teams at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
• Detail-Oriented: You're meticulous, accurate, and detail-oriented in your work output.
• Autonomous: You're able to work independently and as part of a team, with a high degree of self-motivation.
• Proficiency with Google Ecosystem: You're proficient in using Google Workspace tools, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Google Docs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Content Knowledge or Interest in Climate, Renewable Energy, and/or Building Electrification: You have a background or interest in climate, renewable energy, or building electrification, and are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future.

What We Offer

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: The salary range for this position is $65,000 - 90,000 USD, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
  • 401k retirement plan with a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions.
  • Pre-tax transportation benefits.
  • 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually.
  • 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
  • 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.
  • Up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, related to birth, adoption, or foster care, starting from the first day of employment.
• Professional Development Resources: We provide access to professional development resources, supporting your growth and career advancement.

Our Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring, and promotion processes. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we're looking for, please submit your application and resume via the Rewiring America page at Workable. This position is open until filled, and we're moving quickly to fill this role, so apply as soon as possible.

We're excited to welcome our new team member and look forward to receiving your application!