Our dynamic and fast-growing small business is looking for an Executive Assistant for our Portland, OR office to
directly support our President. If you are a go-getter with a passion for sustainability, can keep pace with a flurry of
duties and responsibilities, are tech savvy and have an innate sense for what needs to be done, this job’s for you!
You must thrive in a small-office environment, be a team player, intuitive driver and enjoy the start-up atmosphere.
The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and know how to take initiative to complete objectives, collaborate
with a variety of personalities and be able to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities. Strong verbal and written
communication skills are a must along with supreme attention to detail and the ability to learn new disciplines,
processes and systems. Having a love and strong proficiency in sustainability trends is a huge plus!
Executive Assistant
Employment Type:
Reports To:
Full Time
President
Job Responsibilities
o Call contacts provided by President to gain information and book meetings
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Research and seek out potential partners and speakers for President to meet with
Influence and schedule meetings with desired partners and speakers for President
Seek and track all trends and information regarding the sustainability industry to be able to identify potential
partner targets and hot trends to pursue
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Coordinate and work collaboratively with Programming team to maximize efforts
Assist with Programming team responsibilities as needed
Full responsibility and management of President’s schedule
Proactively manage President’s schedule to maximize time to greatest value
Track and manage multiple deliverables and priorities for President’s and your own schedule
Travel management for President and other team members as needed
Negotiation with travel partners for greatest discounts and ability to broker sponsorships with airlines, hotels,
rental car companies, etc.
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Prepare all travel details for President and provide a travel packet for all trips
Be on-call and responsive to President’s needs while travelling
Be able to drive and manage own schedule to highest productivity while President is travelling
Team player – cross-train with extended team to be able to support and plug into other areas as needed
Requirements
o Must be proficient with Access
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Must thrive in all Office programs and computer platforms
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Excellent attention to detail
Social Enterprises, Inc. + GoGreen Conference | 503.226.2377 | [email protected]
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Knowledge of financial tracking and reports
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Demonstration of strong communication and collaboration skills
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Familiarity with Basecamp, Google Docs/Calendar, and the events industry a plus
To Apply
Send resume, cover letter and salary history to [email protected]. Only emailed responses will be
accepted, direct correspondence to “Hiring Manager” and subject line must read, “Executive Assistant Position”.
Social Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Social Enterprises, Inc. + GoGreen Conference | 503.226.2377 | [email protected]