Location: Washington,DC, USA
Job Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Department: Executive Office
Location: Washington, DC – Metropolitan Area - Hybrid
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer, President & Co-Founder
POSITION SUMMARY
WEConnect International has been growing steadily and is now seeking to dramatically accelerate growth. Therefore, the position requires that the individual is mission-focused, strategic, collaborative, a strong team player, looks for ways of how to strengthen the team environment and support colleagues, creative, self-motivated, open to change, and process minded. The position also requires that the individual interact with different stakeholders including corporate members, international market leads, foundations and government officials, and women-owned businesses from around the world. Therefore, the individual should have strong communication skills and be able to adjust to the different requirements and cultural conditions of the diverse operating environments. The Executive Assistant must be a leader who is able to help senior executives at WEConnect International deliver measurable results that make the vision a reality, while maintaining Executive Office Operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibility is to provide direct support to the CEO in all organizational matters, serving as an extension of the Executive team. Will also support the smooth planning and management of travel, meetings, and other important engagements relating to the organization's mission.
Global Responsibilities
Membership
Sustainability
Other
Key Qualifications
Skills
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Computer Skills Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, CRM Platform (HubSpot or Salesforce), Social Media platforms, Virtual Meeting applications. Understanding of technology and its capabilities as it relates to business process improvements. Excellent understanding of Excel. Familiarity with PC environment and working with Dell equipment.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
WEConnect International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law in the United States.
Organizational Information
WEConnect International, a corporate-led global non-profit, helps build sustainable communities by empowering women business owners to succeed in local and global markets. WEConnect International has since 2009 provided business education, certification, and business connections to businesses based outside the United States that are at least 51 percent owned, managed, and controlled by one or more women. WEConnect International corporate members represent over $1 trillion in annual purchasing power and are true pioneers in inclusive sourcing and global supplier development. www.WEConnectInternational.org
Core Values and Culture
As we continue to grow our impact, WEConnect International will attract and hold accountable members, partners, staff, and stakeholders based on these core values, which help to define our culture, brand, and operational strategies.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
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