The Executive Assistant will work closely with the Director (CoFounder / Executive Director) and shall provide management and executive support in a onetoone working relationship. The person will act as the nodal point of contact for internal & external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Director. The person must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. The applicant shall interact/work with people including employees volunteers donors partner organisations corporates and vendors.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Researches prioritizes and follows up on all matters and concerns addressed to the Director/CoFounder including those of a sensitive or confidential nature and recommends appropriate course of action referral or response.
- Assists in coordinating the agenda of management team and staff meetings; summarises the minutes of meetings and follows up on closure of the actionable in a timely manner.
- Works closely and effectively with the Director to inform upcoming commitments and responsibilities following up appropriately. Acts as a barometer having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Director updated.
- Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Director including managing email appointments completing expense reports composing and drafting communication and compiling documents & reports.
- Coordinate with other staff members and volunteer leaders to monitor track and report periodically on the progress / performance of
programmes / initiatives.
Educational Qualification/Experience:
- Any graduate
- Holding a Master s in Business Administration will be an advantage.
- More than 3 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge & Skill sets required:
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Creative and be able to enjoy working within a small entrepreneurial environment that is missiondriven resultsdriven and community oriented.
- Possess the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including staff volunteers external partners and donors.
- Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills
- High Emotional maturity
- Forward looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
- Resourceful responsible and selfstarting
Others:
- Scope : Full Time
- Age Criteria : None
- Reporting to : Executive Director/CoFounder
- Expected Joining Date: Immediate
- Location: Chennai/Virtual
- Minimum Commitment (in years) : 3
Executive Assistant
Education
Graduation / Post Graduation