Executive Assistant

Employment Status: Non-exempt, Part-time (21 hours/week)

Compensation: $38.00 to $41.00/hour

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Primarily remote, with San Francisco office open as an option. Must reside within commuting distance of our SF office. Some in-person work required; typically, once per week.

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) seeks a highly organized and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building systems, and has excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is passionate about racial and social justice and eager to provide essential administrative support to senior leadership and our Board of Directors, helping drive the mission of a dynamic civil rights organization forward.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and organizational support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors, ensuring smooth coordination of executive activities and governance operations. This role is responsible for managing complex calendars, preparing meeting materials, maintaining files, and supporting internal and external communications. The Executive Assistant also plays a central role in coordinating bi-monthly Board meetings, monthly committee meetings, and leadership team logistics. In addition, this position supports broader staff engagement by organizing internal events and contributing to team culture initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, highly organized, and committed to the mission and values of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area.

About LCCRSF

As one of the most enduring civil rights institutions on the West Coast, LCCRSF works to dismantle systems of oppression and racism and to build an equitable and just society. Formed in 1968 to bridge the legal community and the Civil Rights Movement, we’re known for advancing the rights of low-income, historically marginalized, and immigrant communities. We also invest in legal fellows and support a network of over 1,000 active pro bono attorneys and volunteers. We are in this work for the long haul. Our goal is to make this work sustainable, to rest as needed and take care of each other and our communities, so we can be fierce in the face of power through our core issue areas of Racial Justice, Immigrant Justice, and Economic Justice. Learn more at lccrsf.org.

Your Role

General Support to Executive Director and Board of Directors (90%)

• Provide general administrative and organizational support to the Executive Director, including managing calendars, files, routine correspondence, and anticipating next steps and issues.
• Work with the Executive Director to create systems to manage their workflow and schedule.
• Help prepare presentations, talking points, and other support for internal and external meetings.
• Edit/proofread their external communications.
• Provide support and lead coordination of bi-monthly board meetings and monthly board committee meetings.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, coordinate board packet materials, coordinate board committee materials and surveys, communicate with Board members about logistics.
• Other administrative-level duties as directed.

Support Leadership Teams and Staff (10%)

• Administrative anchor for management and senior leadership team meetings and monthly all staff meetings (prepare agendas and schedule meetings).
• Administrative support and member of our team building committee, including helping organize the annual Holiday Party and other special events such as full team retreats and other all-staff gatherings.
• Contribute to staff and volunteer recognition.

Essential Qualifications  

• Demonstrated commitment to LCCRSF’s mission and values.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an administrative support role ideally in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience working with a nonprofit board of directors is a plus.
• Proven track record of strong data entry and administrative work and excellent attention to detail.
• High level of comfort and fluency with technology.
• Microsoft Office Suite: proficient in Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: proficient in Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.
• Proficiency with SharePoint/One Drive/Teams is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and exercise confidentiality and discretion where appropriate.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Values working cooperatively with others, both within the organization and in the community.
• Strong time management skills and comfort with competing demands.

Salary, Benefits, Work location

This position is part-time (21 hrs/week), non-exempt, with an hourly rate of $38.00 to $41.00/hour DOE, and reports to the Executive Director. Benefits include vacation time, sick time, a floating holiday, paid holidays, short Fridays, and winter break (office closure during the last week of the calendar year,) phone and internet reimbursement, FSA (flexible spending account), and pre-tax transit benefits.

This position may be performed on a primarily remote basis but will involve regular in-person work, typically once per week. Our office is located on the Embarcadero in downtown San Francisco, close to many transit options. You will be provided with a laptop and other equipment to work from home as needed.

• General working hours are 9am-5pm M-F. LCCRSF is Latinaled, with 30 staff. We are flexible, family-friendly and value health,

wellness and balance. We follow ADA guidelines - reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment and Conditions  

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position, constantly operate a computer, and must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

To Apply  

Position open until filled, but applicants encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) contact information for a minimum of three references; Please visit this link to apply: https://lccrsf.bamboohr.com/careers/31?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

In your cover letter, please describe your interest in the position and qualifications, including why our mission speaks to you.

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area thrives as an inclusive/equal opportunity employer. People of all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply.