Executive Assistant, Social Impact

SoLa Impact•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is not your typical Executive Assistant role. The Social Impact Executive Assistant is the right hand to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), a trusted thought partner, master organizer, problem-solver, and occasional calm-in-the-storm for a very busy executive leading high-impact, community-focused work. You must be someone who loves lists and people, can juggle a packed calendar without breaking a sweat, and brings a positive, “we’ve got this” energy to everything you touch. You must thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, enjoy wearing multiple hats, and care about mission-driven work that truly makes a difference. You’re proactive, organized, resourceful, and fun to work with, someone who sees what needs to be done and just…does it. ABOUT THE COMPANY SoLa is an award-winning social impact, development, and investment company focused exclusively on creating high-quality affordable housing in low-income, Black and brown communities. Over the last several years, we have raised almost $500 million in equity --- allowing us to deploy well over $1.5 billion – toward addressing the housing crisis in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. We offer a fast growing, fast paced environment which is intellectually challenging, and professionally demanding, yet extremely rewarding and fulfilling due to the importance of our social mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
At least 4 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, senior administrative professional, or project coordinator in a nonprofit, academic, corporate, or mission-driven setting
Experience supporting senior leadership strongly preferred
Interest or experience in social impact, community work, or public-good initiatives is a plus
Are extremely organized but also flexible when plans shift
Are tech-savvy and comfortable using Google Workspace, Zoom, Excel, and collaboration tools
Have a “no task is too small” mindset and take pride in doing things well
Communicate clearly, warmly, and professionally, both in writing and in conversation
Enjoy working with a wide range of people, from donors and board members to staff, youth, and community partners
Are proactive, forward-thinking, and naturally anticipate what’s coming next
Can manage multiple priorities without dropping the ball
Handle confidential information with discretion and good judgment
Bring positive energy, curiosity, and a sense of humor to your work

Nice To Haves

Have experience with CRM systems or data management (a plus, not required)

Responsibilities

Keep the CIO’s ever-evolving calendar running smoothly, scheduling meetings, managing priorities, and adjusting on the fly when plans change (because they will)
Act as a key connector between the CIO and internal teams, board members, donors, partners, and community leaders
Prepare emails, talking points, presentations, and pre-meeting briefs so the CIO walks into every meeting prepared
Take clear, accurate notes during meetings and track action items to ensure follow-through actually happens
Support and coordinate virtual and in-person meetings, events, and convenings—from logistics to follow-ups
Organize expenses and prepare expense reports with accuracy and timeliness
Build and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, and databases using Excel and Google Sheets (bonus points if you love a clean spreadsheet)
Consistently update SalesForce CRM with CIO’s and your own contacts, notes, and relevant documents to improve organizational data health and efficiency
Jump in to support the Social Impact team on projects and events, offering help before being asked
Anticipate needs, solve problems, and suggest improvements to help things run better and smoother
Take on special projects and tasks as they arise (no two days look exactly the same)