Seattle Tilth inspires, teaches and empowers people to grow and harvest food in a manner that builds a healthy, thriving community and urban environment. We believe that all people deserve access to healthy, nutritious food and that changing the way we grow, cook and eat food has the potential to transform people’s lives as well as the communities in which we live. Our community engagement team focuses on building ongoing and deep relationships that advance our mission and vision and encompasses communications, fundraising, membership services, volunteer and events management.

The Executive Assistant/ Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the executive director and to the community engagement team. Executive director support includes preparing reports, drafting emails and documents as needed, managing the ED’s calendar, management team meeting coordination and note recording, communication with external partners as needed and board of directors support.

This position will also provide administrative support for the community engagement team. Responsibilities will vary seasonally, but will include writing and editing, assisting with website maintenance, coordinating auction procurement, fielding outreach requests and preparing related materials, maintaining event planning notebooks, maintaining donation and membership records and assisting with the preparation of grant requests and other proposals.

If you are a proactive individual who exercises good judgement, can think analytically, respects confidentiality and want to be part of a team that engages the community in the work of our dynamic organization, this is the position for you! The successful candidate will have relevant experience, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills as well as a high degree of attention to detail. Proficiency in Salesforce, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft suite, experience with non-profit organizations and identifying ways to increase efficiencies and improve systems are also desired. Demonstrated writing skills are important as is the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

This is a full time, non-exempt position that will report to the Executive Director and will be based at our main office in Wallingford. Seattle Tilth offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, employee-funded Flexible Spending Account for qualified childcare, healthcare and transportation expenses, 401k with employer matching, paid vacation, sick and holiday time. In addition, Seattle Tilth is a growing organization and, as such, offers multiple opportunities for professional development and advancement in the organization. Compensation is DOE.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest and brief writing sample (one page maximum) as one document in Word or PDF format outlining 1) your experience with the requirements listed above and 2) why you are interested in this position. Email all materials to kimpitre@seattletilth.org with the subject “Executive Assistant/ Administrative Coordinator application”. Position is open until filled with priority consideration given to applications submitted by June 8, 2015. Applications will be reviewed as received.