Executive Associate

ABOUT YOU:

You are tired of feeling forced to pick sides in a never-ending battle of political good vs. evil when your heart tells you there is a better way. You are motivated to challenge yourself and others by engaging in an open and free exchange of ideas and opinions. You’re passionate about making connections that build the kind of world we all want. You are looking for an opportunity to build something worth building alongside people who may vote, think, or worship differently than you. You refuse to believe that isn’t possible. 

ABOUT US:

At The One America Movement, we believe that faith is a powerful response to the spiritual crisis of toxic polarization in America. Therefore, we support the religious community to put its moral and spiritual resources to bear against toxic polarization. We bring faith communities together across religious, racial, and political divides to build trust and work together to improve their communities, and we support faith leaders to transcend toxic polarization in their congregations, their communities, and across the country.

WHAT WE NEED:

The Executive Associate will provide administrative support to the senior leadership team. This position will include scheduling meetings and events, conducting expense management, copyediting content, and completing logistics for participation in major events and activities. This role will also include general coordination of the office, including in-office calendars, purchasing supplies, and coordinating cleaning and maintenance. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, flexible, and possess a high level of professionalism. This role will report to the COO.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

Senior Leader Support:

• Provide sophisticated calendar and email management for the CEO and COO. 
• Complete various administrative tasks that facilitate the C-Suite’s ability to effectively lead the organization.
• Assist as point of contact for staff and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the C-Suite.
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. 

Office Coordination: 

• Maintain accurate on-site inventory of supplies, keys, and organization swag and materials; responsible for collating & shipping materials offsite for events
• Ensure office is clean and organized, acting as in-person liaison for building management, cleaning team, and maintenance
• Retrieve mail, supporting Finance to process incoming checks
• Maintain hard-copy files, as needed
• Provide logistical support for in-office meetings and events

REQUIREMENTS:

Core Competencies:

• Strong ability to execute work with a diverse, equitable, and inclusive lens.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with diverse groups of people, including board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funding partners.
• Ability to make appropriately-informed decisions regarding priorities and available time.

Demonstrated abilities:

• Able to apply excellent judgment. This ability is essential. 
• Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance.
• Ability to react appropriately to situations and events that may be urgent or require a quick response.
• Able to maintain high integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to switch gears at a moment's notice.

Education and Experience:

• Four years of administrative experience OR bachelor's degree plus one year of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Monday.com project management software preferred.

Other Useful Qualifications:

• Knowledge of specific religious traditions, cultures, and practices.
• Basic understanding of the dynamics of divisiveness in American society and the intersections with race and religion.
• Flexibility and good humor.

LOCATION: Bowie, MD; some telework available