Leadership Associate

The Leadership Associate provides administrative support for the President/CEO including preparation of meeting materials, scheduling meetings, and other duties as assigned. The Leadership Associate has significant contact with Foundation Board Members and donors and must have excellent customer service abilities. This position also provides some support for the Director of Communications and Chief Operating Officer. The successful applicant must have strong communication skills, be efficient, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This is a salaried position that reports directly to the President/CEO. This is an in-person position and successful candidates will live in or relocate to Western North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President/CEO including assisting with correspondence, meeting scheduling, and preparation.
• Support the President/CEO in maintaining calendar and schedule.
• Follow up on action items from meetings, conversations, and correspondences providing timely status updates.
• Greet donors, guests, and visitors for the President/CEO.
• Answer, screen, and route phone calls to the President/CEO as appropriate. Provide back-up support in answering the Foundation's main line and direct calls accordingly.

Board Management Support

• Support the President/CEO with all Board administrative matters including Board and Committee meeting coordination, taking minutes, and Board orientation.
• Plan and execute logistics of Board meetings and events including room set-up, meals/catering, and audio/video/presentation needs. Board meetings and events occur outside of normal working hours.
• Organize presentation and meeting materials.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of Board actions.

Other Duties

• Plan and execute Board appreciation events.
• Support Communications Director with drafting, proofreading, website edits, print orders, and special projects.
• Support the Chief Operating Officer with specific projects and tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position; duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Desired Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all Foundation matters.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Skilled at working cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and volunteers.
• Ability to work and think independently and with good judgement.
• Flexibility and ability to adjust activities and priorities and take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to anticipate needs and plan proactively.
• Willingness to travel within Western North Carolina.
• Professional attitude toward work, commitment to the Foundation’s goals and mission.
• Willingness to accept supervision
• Capable of tactfully managing up to maintain schedules and support tasks.

For the full job description, please visit our website at CFWNC.org.

Foundation employees participate in a Paid Time Off accrual system initially equivalent to 25 days off per year, plus 9 additional paid holidays, volunteer time off, and paid parental/family leave. CFWNC offers participation in group health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans to eligible employees. Work location is primarily at CFWNC’s office; however, staff may work remotely up to four days a month.