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Executive Administrator
Full-Time
19 days ago

Come Work for a Wonderful Non-Profit Company in Central Pennsylvania!

We are looking for an experienced full-time Executive Administrator to provide essential administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and senior executive team, and coordinate and support the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) Board of Directors and Committee relationships. This position will manage projects, meetings, and activities for the Board of Directors, executive staff, and committees. In this highly visible role, excellent communication and collaboration are paramount.

 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

Hunger disproportionately harms neighbors and communities that have been systemically marginalized. As we work toward a future where no one in central Pennsylvania lives with hunger, we must also work against racism and other systemic obstacles that prevent people from thriving. We will listen to and learn from members of historically under-represented groups. We will value their lived expertise and experiences as we shape our charitable food network to equitably meet the needs of our neighbors. We will ensure that our diverse community is reflected in our board of directors, management, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, and donors in a manner that upholds equity, inclusion, and belonging.

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program

 

Job Accountabilities:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  • Maintain CEO’s schedule. 
  • Manage travel arrangements.
  • Prepare correspondence for signature.
  • Upon request, respond to routine inquiries, and draft correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
  • Prepare expense reports.
  • Maintain filing systems or organizational indexes.
  • Schedule staff/CPFB meetings.
  • Coordinate Feeding America Audit.
  • Coordinate Feeding America NAR Report.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

 

Senior Leadership

  • Review and manage contracts and other communications for the CEO, executive staff, and committees.
  • Manage events and meetings, including booking venues and arranging catering.
  • Schedule meetings using tools like doodle poll for the CEO and executive team.
  • Manage calendars, scheduling appointments, trainings, team meetings, etc. for CEO, executive staff, and committees.
  • Provide a broad range of project management. Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  • Perform meeting, conference, and training registrations for the executive team and management staff.
  • Assist Executive Team meetings with preparing agenda, action items, meeting minutes etc., as needed.
  • Coordinate bi-weekly meetings with the Chief Executive Officer.

 

Board of Directors and Committee Members

  • Plan, organize, and prepare for Board of Director meetings and develop official meeting transcripts.
  • Assist in developing a Board Information Portal; manage this Portal once completed.
  • Coordinate and provide support to Board and Committee meetings, maintain accurate meeting minutes, distribute meeting materials on a timely basis, and provide meeting snacks/drinks where appropriate. Leverage technology for meeting effectiveness, including virtual attendance.
  • Perform all Board and Committee work in a manner that upholds Board independence and confidentiality.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Team of the Development Department to promote and facilitate Board and Committee Member engagement activities (Marketing is the lead).
  • Coordinate Strategic Planning meetings and retreats and prepare and distribute related materials.
  • Perform Governance/Board work by accepting applications from prospective Board/Committee members, distributing to the Governance Committee for votes, updating Governance packets with this information, preparing the Board vote for nominees, etc.
  • Maintain CPFB Board and Committee contact lists.
  • Prepare "weekly news" correspondence to the CPFB Board of Directors and Committee Members.
  • Prepare Monthly Board packet with Chief Executive Officer report, metrics, financials, and meeting dates.
  • Maintain Board Member data.
  • Maintain CPFB Board orientation process and related materials.
  • Maintain Conflict of Interest, Confidentiality documentation, and other yearly board tasks.
  • Correspond with Board and Committee members, as needed.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

 

Staff

  • Primary back-up to the Harrisburg Receptionist by covering the switchboard, applying postage to mailings, and other miscellaneous administrative duties.
  • Primary back-up to the Harrisburg Receptionist on receiving office mail, forwarding sensitive mail to the Chief Administration Officer, and funneling additional mail to specific departments and individuals per the mail processing procedure.
  • Primary back-up to the Harrisburg Receptionist on totaling the mailed donations, dropped off donations, and payments to Customer Service and batching to the Finance Department as soon as feasible.
  • Develop and maintain a filing system for organizational contracts.
  • Assist the Employee Training and Development Specialist in orientation of new employees.

 

Other Duties:

  • In instances of a federal, state, or locally declared emergency, CPFB is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

 

  
Requirements

Education:

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, communications, non-profit management, or related field. 
  • Additional years of experience would be considered in lieu of having an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. 
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Additional relevant certifications preferred.

Experience:

  • Five years’ previous experience working with a Board of Directors and/or board appointed committees. 
  • Five years of relevant administrative or office management experience.
  • Significant executive support experience, including supporting C-level executives. Non-profit board or leadership experience is highly preferred.
  • Strong experience and skills in minute/note taking and preparing official transcripts.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Passionate about working for an organization that values and promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). Willing to embrace the food bank’s EDIB journey. 
  • Passion for the CPFBs mission and core values.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information such as financial data, personnel matters, and business strategies.
  • Ability to understand and work with the diverse dynamics of a non-profit as well as multi-cultural populations.
  • Must be friendly, outgoing, have a positive attitude and comfortable speaking to people.
  • Must be reliable with high integrity and strong work ethic.
  • Skilled in juggling multiple tasks, allocating and optimizing resources, and managing timelines.

  • Experience with managing timelines, completing tasks from start to finish, and keeping all parties informed. 
  • Ability to look ahead and be proactive – foresee, plan for, and recommend multiple layers of next steps to ensure smooth functioning of, and communications with, the Board of Directors, Committee Members, and other groups and individuals involving the Chief Executive Officer and executive team. 
  • Ability to manage priorities, create and maintain relationships, and be kind and gracious.
  • Ability to analyze situations and exercise sound judgment in determining the appropriate course of action.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, board members, committee members, and all stakeholders.
  • Serve as a trusted partner to the Chief Executive Officer and executive team with demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and a strong commitment to ethical practice.
  • Skilled at communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and respond with urgency.
  • Exhibit strong interpersonal, team building, and administrative skills.
  • Extreme detail-orientation and accuracy with both numbers and written documentation.
  • Deadline-driven with a strong ability to forecast unforeseen challenges for high-level executives.
  • Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to balance, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks.
  • Work attentively, responsively, and collaboratively.
  • Highly computer-efficient in Word, Excel, Adobe, and other web-based programs.
  • Ability to attend departmental and all-staff meetings as directed, staying informed of ongoing changes in department and overall organization.
  • Able to operate standard office equipment (machines, tools, and devices) used in performing only the essential function including computer and related equipment, calculator, photocopier, fax machine, and telephone.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

 

Physical Requirements or Licenses:

  • Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with history of a good driving record. 
  • Ability to travel that may include consecutive overnight stays, and traveling by car, bus, and airplane.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Conditions may include working closely with others, working alone, and working protracted or irregular hours.
  • The work schedule is primarily during office hours, with occasional flexible hours required.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.
  • The work environment is typically quiet.

 

 

The selected applicant will join a collaborative, values-driven, dynamic team that derives joy from the work and is passionate about resourcing the work to end hunger and its root causes.

 

The Food Bank’s work culture is progressive, forward thinking, and equity minded. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways. As organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts and in working towards a future where no one should be hungry. 

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by June 21, 2024 to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Department of Human Resources, 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109, or email hrdepartment@centralpafoodbank.org. 

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.

Location

3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109

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