A Wider Circle serves more than 20,000 children and adults in poverty every year now – and that number grows by the year. At the same time, the organization is helping to lead the movement to end poverty, creating regional and national partnerships and holding national events.

The Executive Assistant will serve as the Executive Director’s right hand. The position is for someone with a deep passion for and commitment to ending poverty, a high level of maturity, and excellent organizational skills.

You will write, edit, take dictation, manage the schedule, attend presentations, and help the Executive Director lead the organization to its next level of service and impact.

You will be “right in the middle of things,” leading and working in the heart of the movement. The position is for someone looking to go all-in to help end poverty.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily and long-term schedule of the Executive Director.
Assist with special projects and events, such as The March to End Poverty and all events of The Partnership To End Poverty
Assist with organizational management, to include financial management
Attend meetings and presentations with the Executive Director
Work closely with the Executive Director on all daily correspondence
Serve as the point of contact for meetings and visitors
Produce necessary written documents and materials

Qualifications

Experience in providing high-quality support in a professional setting
A passion for and commitment to the movement to end poverty
Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
Enthusiasm for providing support on many levels to all that the Executive Director is doing each day

For more information on A Wider Circle and other available positions, please visit www.awidercircle.org.

How to apply

Please send cover letter and resume to Emily Meyer at jobs@awidercircle.org.