Jewish World Watch is seeking a Full-Time (Monday thru Friday) Executive Assistant to join our Organization. Working from our Encino, CA office, you’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In addition to being organized, analytical, strategic, and resourceful, you must possess strong business judgment and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people and job functions. High enthusiasm, creativity, and resourcefulness are crucial, as is a high level of professionalism.
To apply send a covers letter and resume to hr@jww.org
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- This person will be a proactive member of the team by volunteering and participating in events and committees while providing input and suggestions.
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Must have the ability to incorporate creative approaches to various projects by taking initiative and working independently
- Prepare reports and/or special projects, which may include data collection as assigned
- Become familiar with all department functions in order to communicate effectively and accurately
- Must be a creative, high energy, hands on professional who can successfully multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Providing administrative assistance, such as database reporting, writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on behalf of the Executive Director
- Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records
- Performing minor accounting duties
- Organizing meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary
- Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner
- Managing the Executive Director’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies, programs and applications. Strong scheduling and coordination skills, and comfortable with last-minute changes
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred
- Two years of clerical/administrative experience preferred
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook required; PowerPoint strongly preferred;
- Must operate well in a team environment as well as perform job duties with little supervision
- Ability to work flexible schedules if needed.
- Ability to maintain a flexible working attitude, while performing job duties in stressful situations or handling complex communication
- Adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies in an ethical manner
- Must be able to professionally handle sensitive information and maintain complete confidentiality
- Support additional duties and projects as needed
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Someone who’s highly organized and detail-oriented with a proactive work-style
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment with an optimistic approach to work and life
- Incredibly proactive and able to take initiative and work efficiently with approach to your work
- Experience with planning events
SALARY/BENEFITS:
Salary is $38,000 -45,000
Competitive/commensurate with experience and other qualifications. All 23 major Jewish holidays
observed and early closure on Friday for Shabbat. Generous vacation and paid sick leave benefits.
JWW offers excellent health and dental benefits.
To apply send a covers letter and resume to hr@jww.org
Jewish World Watch requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Jewish World Watch must be fully vaccinated upon hire.
Please contact us for more on Jewish World Watch’s vaccination policy.