ABOUT DEFINE AMERICAN
Define American is a national media and culture organization using the power of stories to transcend politics and shape a new conversation about immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing America.
The leadership team includes award-winning individuals from different sectors who have dedicated their lives to accomplishing the mission of the organization. Define American was founded in April 2011 by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas, Jake Brewer, Jehmu Greene, and Alicia Menendez. Rev. Ryan M. Eller is its Executive Director.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Define American is seeking candidates for a new position: Assistant to the Executive Director. Join a growing team that is changing how America sees immigrants and values citizenship. This is a full-time position based in Louisville, KY.
The Assistant to the Executive Director (AED) is responsible for supporting the Executive Director in his or her role of leading the organization. The AED must have outstanding writing and communication skills, embrace accountability, exhibit discretion, be flexible, and possess great people skills. Required travel: 10-15%.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Processing incoming correspondence and requests, including: screening, researching, prioritization, disposition, and follow-up. As directed, the AED will communicate on the Executive Director’s behalf with internal and external audiences
Drafting letters, on and offline media communications, speeches, presentations, and other forms of communication. As directed, the AED will take full responsibility for particular communications, from drafting to sending
Researching and organizing background information and/or supporting documents in preparation for appointments, meetings, speaking engagements, conferences, donor engagement, media, etc.
Providing some administrative support, including: expense management, travel coordination (itineraries, agendas, materials), and scheduling
Coordinating meetings, including: scheduling, agendas, logistics, and report-outs
Serving as a Board liaison, coordinating meeting schedules and logistics, writing minutes, preparing and distributing materials, and record keeping
Along with the team, assessing, researching, and developing the brand of the organization, its leadership, and volunteers to maximize impact
Developing, implementing, and completing special projects as assigned
Facilitating and coordinating internal special events
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required
EXPERIENCE
2-3 years experience in this role preferred (i.e. experience supporting an Executive Director, President/CEO, COO, or other similar senior-level executive)
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Background with immigration and/or social justice issues a plus
BENEFITS
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
Excellent benefits available
The ability to grow with, and contribute to, a creative, collaborative team on the cutting edge of one of the key issues facing our nation today
The ability to partner and meet with America’s most notable organizations and leaders in every sector
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@defineamerican.com attn: Define American Hiring Team, with the words “Executive Assistant Application” and your name in the subject line
Will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled
Define American is an equal opportunity employer and 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, and evaluate all candidates based on merit.