Executive Assistant to the President

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) is a not-for-profit local development corporation that serves as the

primary champion for Downtown Brooklyn as a world-class business, cultural, educational, residential, and retail

destination. Working together with the three business improvement districts (BID) that it manages – the

MetroTech BID, Fulton Mall Improvement Association, and Court-Livingston-Schermerhorn BID – the

Partnership’s diverse activities include attracting new businesses and improving the environment for existing

stakeholders; facilitating the construction of public spaces and streetscapes that promote an active and cohesive

community; supporting and promoting Downtown Brooklyn’s cultural and civic assets; and encouraging a unified

sense of place and an engaged community.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the President and working closely with staff across all DBP departments, the Executive

Assistant to the President will provide high-level support for the President and be responsible for the

administrative and organizational management of the office. The individual will play an especially active role in

planning and executing board events for DBP’s boards and committees. The ideal candidate will be experienced

in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be extremely well

organized and adaptable. This individual must be self-starter able to function effectively in a variety of roles

within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide comprehensive support to the President that ensures a professional and responsive experience

for board members, key stakeholders, elected officials, vendors, and staff.

• Anticipate the president’s needs, working with DBP staff to prepare materials for President’s meetings

and follow ups, including agendas, talking points, and additional background materials.

• Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors; manage preparation for board meetings including scheduling,

RSVP and attendance tracking, recording of minutes, distributing materials to board members.

• Maintain up to-date contact information for all key partners and maintain accurate lists for the

organization’s various boards and committees.

• Track office supplies inventory and place orders. Maintain common spaces as needed.

• Support other senior staff as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting C-Level Executives, preferably with a nonprofit organization.

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with

excellent attention to detail.

• Problem solver who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

• Ability to think and act strategically and provide sound judgment with a positive and engaged attitude.

COMPENSATION

• $65,000 - $78,000 annual

• Comprehensive benefits package

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should email their Resume and cover letter describing interest in and fit for the role to

jobs@downtownbrooklyn.com with the subject line “Executive Assistant”

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse

workplace representative of Brooklyn’s strengths and the people it serves. DBP strongly encourages applications

from qualified minority and women candidates

Interested candidates should email their Resume and cover letter describing interest in and fit for the role to jobs@downtownbrooklyn.com with the subject line “Executive Assistant”

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse workplace representative of Brooklyn’s strengths and the people it serves. DBP strongly encourages applications from qualified minority and women candidates.