Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
About The Position
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) is seeking an Executive Assistant and Board Liaison to support its mission of building, sustaining, and empowering an effective environmental health workforce. This role is crucial for an organization that supports thousands of members dedicated to ensuring public health and safety in various environmental aspects. NEHA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, collaborates with federal partners on critical issues like extreme weather, food safety, and water quality. With over 7,000 members and a staff of over 40, NEHA sets professional standards, provides education and training, and engages in advocacy. This position is a full-time, remote role for individuals residing in the lower 48 states, requiring self-starters who thrive in a home office environment and can work both independently and collaboratively. The role involves 40 hours per week, reporting directly to the CEO, and may require intermittent work on nights and weekends to accommodate members and partners in different time zones.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Time-management skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Organization skills
- Ability to multitask
- Basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Office and AI programs like Claude
- Interpersonal skills
- Self-starters
- Pride and ownership of their work
- Ability to thrive in a home office environment
- Enjoy working both autonomously and with a team
- Ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate members and partners outside their immediate time zone
- Ability to occasionally lift 25 lbs. or less
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Manual dexterity required for operating office equipment
- Ability to read required reports and computer screen
- Hearing required to interact with management and associates
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree
- A passion for environmental public health
- Commitment to support an ambitious CEO
Responsibilities
- Acts as the point of contact between the CEO and internal/external clients
- Coordinates Board of Director functions
- Coordinates executive communications, including responding to emails as appropriate
- Drafts letters and other organizational documents
- Schedules meetings and appointments and manages travel itineraries
- Maintains an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents
- Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Upholds a strict level of confidentiality
- Develops and sustains a level of professionalism among staff, Board of Directors and partners
- Contributes by accomplishing related tasks as needed
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Five percent of base salary employer contribution to 403b retirement plan
- Paid short and long-term disability plans
- Paid term life insurance
- Telework
- Wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
