Full-Time Special Assistant to the President’s Office
Job Description
Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention advocacy group in the country, is seeking a passionate, dedicated professional for this role. The Special Assistant to the President will support the President of the organization, provide support to a variety of projects and programs across the organization and will be an integral part of making sure our Executive Leadership department runs smoothly.
- Manage the President’s calendar, including managing his daily schedule and acting as a gatekeeper for the President with professionalism
- Track priorities, day-to-day tasks for the President
- Lead travel operations and advance for the Executive Leadership team, including itineraries, reservations, accommodations, and transportation
- Staff the President at events and meetings
- Manage the President’s briefing book and ensure proper meeting preparations
- Support strategic operations on the major donor fundraising team
- Support Executive Correspondence, including email communications, triaging the President’s inbox, and assisting the Director of Executive Communications
- Support the planning of board of directors activities
- Plan and manage events including off-site meetings, Executive Team retreats, special meetings, org-wide events, and fundraising events
- Assist with other interdepartmental special projects as needed
- Assist the Chief of Staff with management of Rapid Response operations in major media moments.
- Plan and manage leadership meetings, including agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up
- Manage the leadership team’s expenses, reports, and contracts
- Develop a solid understanding of the organization; be able to manage information flow within the Executive Leadership team
- Develop best practices and efficient processes for administrative functions
- As a quick thinker and communicator, be able to provide timely, concise, and regular updates to the Chief of Staff and the President
- Handle sensitive information with utmost discretion and confidentiality
- Represent Executive Leadership team on internal staff committees
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly problem solve and managing shifting priorities
- Passion for providing excellent customer service to internal and external constituents
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Eagerness to pitch in wherever needed
- 2+ years of professional experience in an administrative or operations role
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization
- Interest and commitment to gun violence prevention
- Experience working on electoral or issue campaigns a plus
- Experience with event planning a plus
- Previous experience staffing a principal a plus
This position is based in the New York City office following a hybrid work schedule.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000 per year. Everytown offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off; a 401(k) match; education assistance; and more.
ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Those who meet the qualifications of the job description will follow the outlined recruitment process:
- Phone screen with the Hiring Manager and HR
- Interview with other Everytown Staff
- Finalist will meet with Everytown’s President
About Everytown for Gun Safety
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”) is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation with nearly ten million supporters, including parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners, and Americans fighting for commonsense gun safety. Through victories in Congress, statehouses, corporate America, the courts, and town halls across the country, Everytown is helping change how Americans think about this public health threat. At the core of Everytown is Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement of American mothers founded the day after the Sandy Hook tragedy, and Students Demand Action. Learn more at everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.
Everytown for Gun Safety provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.
How to Apply
For consideration, please submit an application via our website: https://www.everytown.org/jobs/?gh_jid=510990761 total views, 0 today