Executive Assistant / Office Manager
3 days ago
New York
Executive Assistant / Office Manager Job Type: Independent Contractor Position Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 10.0 per week Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018 Please review instructions below on how to apply carefully. Applications submitted through "Easy Apply" will not be considered. Company Overview: A private family foundation office seeks an experienced and collaborative individual to join our team as an Executive Assistant /Office Manager to provide support across three entities, The Redlich Horwitz Foundation (RHF), Elevating Action for Family Justice Fund, and the Family Justice Fund. Our office is based in New York City but serving children and families throughout New York State, works to see that families in NY are together, happy and healthy, and free from over-surveillance, regulation and policing by the child welfare system. Our team is small, nimble, hard-working and passionate; our team members are valued and respected; and our team culture is collaborative and supportive. This position is critical to supporting all entities in achieving their goals by ensuring continuity across the staff and providing essential administrative and office support. Position Overview: The Office seeks an individual with a commitment to strengthening communities impacted by the child welfare system to join its team as Executive Assistant / Office Manager. This role blends traditional office management—keeping systems running, spaces organized, and logistics handled—with strategic executive support, including board meeting coordination, calendar management, and communications support. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on bringing order to complexity, anticipates needs before they're voiced. Candidates with experience in philanthropic organizations and those with lived experience with the child welfare system are all encouraged to apply. WHAT YOU'LL TAKE OFF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PLATE This role exists to give the Executive Director back time and mental bandwidth. You'll own: • Calendar chaos - No more back-and-forth scheduling. You'll manage the ED's calendar proactively, protect strategic work time, and coordinate meetings seamlessly., • Board meeting logistics - From materials prep to room setup to follow-up, you'll ensure board meetings run flawlessly without the ED managing every detail., • Inbox overload - You'll triage administrative emails, respond to routine inquiries, and flag only what truly needs the ED's attention., • Mail and package limbo - You'll handle all incoming/outgoing mail and shipments so the ED never wonders where that contract is., • Vendor invoice tracking - You'll monitor invoices and coordinate payment processing so nothing falls through the cracks., • Office supply runs and maintenance coordination - The ED will never again think about ordering printer paper or calling building management., • Event logistics stress - When hosting convenings or attending conferences, you'll manage the operational details from registration to travel to materials., • Basic comms admin - You'll update subscriber lists, track social media analytics, and keep digital systems organized so the ED can focus on strategy, not admin. In short: you'll handle the essential details that keep all three entities running so the Executive Director can focus on leading the work that transforms family justice in New York. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT & STRATEGIC COORDINATION • Serve as right-hand partner to the Executive Director, managing calendar, scheduling, and daily logistics, • Proactively coordinate meetings, protect strategic work time, and anticipate scheduling conflicts, • Triage and respond to administrative emails and inquiries on behalf of the ED, • Prepare and coordinate quarterly Board of Trustees meetings, including materials prep, logistics, and follow-up, • Support preparation of meeting agendas, presentations, and briefing materials, • Provide administrative support for events, convenings, and site visits as needed, • Coordinate travel logistics within New York State for staff OFFICE OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION • Serve as primary point of contact for office-related inquiries and day-to-day operational issues, • Manage visitor check-in and building access using the building's visitor management platform, • Coordinate with building management regarding visitor access, maintenance needs, and office issues, • Maintain and organize office supply inventory; monitor usage and coordinate ordering with Grants Manager, • Ensure shared office spaces, storage areas, and supply closets are organized and functional, • Coordinate with office cleaning vendor to maintain professional workspace, • Pick up and distribute mail and packages twice weekly, • Coordinate outgoing mailings and shipments as needed FINANCIAL COORDINATION • Process and track grantee and vendor invoices in coordination with staff, • Monitor payment timelines and coordinate with finance team to ensure timely vendor & grantee payments, • Maintain organized records of grantee and vendor agreements and service contracts, • Serve as liaison between vendors and staff for routine service matters SYSTEMS & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT • Support the development and launch of the Foundation’s grant evaluation plan, including coordination, documentation, and tracking, • Conduct ongoing research on news, articles, and data related to child welfare and family justice to inform organizational priorities, • Develop and maintain a centralized dashboard to track research findings, trends, and key insights, • Support organization and maintenance of the digital filing system in SharePoint, • Maintain document naming conventions and folder structures for easy team access, • Ensure critical documents (ex. Grantee contracts, board materials, policies) are properly filed and accessible, • Manage and maintain subscriber and audience lists in MailChimp, • Track basic analytics and performance metrics across MailChimp, LinkedIn, and Instagram, • Provide updates on digital engagement trends to support communications strategy TEAM SUPPORT & FLEXIBILITY • Provide general administrative support to all team members as needed, • Serve as backup support for Grants Manager on operational tasks during peak periods, • Jump in on special projects and initiatives that advance mission, • Bring creative problem-solving to emerging operational needs QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: • 2-4 years of experience in an administrative, executive assistant, or office management role, • Background in social justice, nonprofit, or foundation environments, • Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively, • Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, • Strong written and verbal communication skills—you can draft a professional email and coordinate logistics with confidence, • Expert-level time management and ability to juggle competing priorities without dropping balls, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint, AI platforms such as Claude & ChatGPT, • Ability to manage office logistics including supplies, vendors, mail, and general coordination, • Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information, • Resourcefulness and initiative—you don't wait to be told what needs doing, • Comfort working independently in a small-team environment, • Willingness to work in the New York City office at least two days per week, • Availability to travel within New York State as needed (occasional), • Authorization to work in the United States PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED): • Experience with e-marketing tools and platforms (MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.), • Familiarity with WordPress, Salesforce, or other CRM/CMS platforms, • Experience supporting board governance or nonprofit operations, • Comfort learning new systems and tools quickly—we'll teach you what you don't know WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT AT THIS ROLE • You'll thrive in this role if you:, • Get energized by bringing order to chaos and making systems run smoothly, • Take pride in being the person others can count on to handle the details, • Notice what needs doing before being asked, • Can shift gears quickly between coordinating a board meeting, ordering supplies, and tracking down a missing invoice, • Value working in service of a mission larger than yourself, • Bring a spirit of collaboration, flexibility, and good humor to a small, dedicated team, • Understand that 'not my job' isn't in your vocabulary—you're willing to pitch in wherever needed COMPENSATION & WORK ENVIRONMENT • Hourly rate: $25-30/hour, commensurate with experience, • Part-time position: 10-15 hours per week with flexible scheduling, • Hybrid work model: Minimum 2 days per week in our New York City office, • Collaborative, mission-driven team environment, • Opportunity to contribute directly to advancing family justice in New York State, • Professional development support and growth opportunities HOW TO APPLY To apply, please submit the following to . • Resume, • Cover letter explaining your interest in supporting the organization’s mission and your relevant experience The Private Family Foundation Office is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience in the family policing system, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who bring diverse perspectives to our work.
