Executive and Special Projects Assistant EUR 50.000 - 70.000 Posted 9 days ago Employment type: Full-Time, Hybrid Location: Venice, CA About this organization Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs. SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees. SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity, and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving. About this job The Executive and Special Projects Assistant to CEO works under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer. The Executive and Special Projects Assistant supports the organization's executive leadership team with a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to managing calendars, creating purchase orders and expense requests, corresponding with staff and external stakeholders, conducting administrative work, and planning meetings and events. To be successful in this role, you must be well-organized, have strong attention to detail and time management skills, and be able to work under minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities: Define, maintain, and refine internal processes that support the leadership team, coordinating internal and external resources to expedite workflow. Research and conduct data to prepare documents for review and presentation by the board of directors and leadership team. Manage communication between upper management and employees, liaise with internal and partners on various projects and tasks. Monitor SPY general phone line and email account; manage the flow of information in a timely and accurate manner. Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail, email, and other correspondence. Monitor budget including tracking expenditures and providing reports. Prepare spreadsheets for budgets, grants, or contracts, including tracking and maintaining expenditures and reconciling accounts; use budget tool. Create purchase orders and expense forms; track and file invoices and expense forms. Participate in meetings as directed: generate agendas, record minutes, and support with follow-up and deliverables. Work with the executive team to prepare for board meetings. Manage the leadership team's calendars; schedule meetings and events. Support the HR and Operations teams with employee onboarding, facility projects, and other projects as assigned. Perform administrative work such as scanning, filing, making copies, entering data, etc. Support the company's executive leadership team in organizational strategy and all other special projects as assigned. Support the Director of Operations in creating a sustainable and vibrant staff culture. Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials, and exercise discretion. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in any related field is preferred. 2-3 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant is required. 2-3 years of experience scheduling is required. 2-3 years of experience working in an office setting is required. Reliable transportation is required. Valid Driver's License or State ID is required. An uncompromising sense of integrity and ethics, discretion, and confidentiality. A high quality of character and be honest, trustworthy, and reliable. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Google Suite; knowledge of Slack, Asana, DocuSign, Zoom, and GoToConnect preferred. Strong analytical, writing, and organization skills. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong initiative and leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively. To apply You can access the link to our application below: J-18808-Ljbffr