Executive Assistant

California Environmental Voters • Oakland, CA

9d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Behind every effective advocate, communicator, and strategist is someone who makes sure the work actually happens. The Executive Assistant at EnviroVoters is that person, a trusted operational partner who manages complexity, protects time, and keeps senior leaders focused on what moves bold climate and justice work forward. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, exercise real judgment, and find deep satisfaction in being the person who makes everything run, we want to hear from you. The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Chief Strategy Officer, VP of Communications, and State Advocacy Director. This role manages complex calendars, coordinates across multiple offices, supports high-stakes communications workflows, and ensures senior leaders have what they need to operate effectively.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting senior leaders
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously, preferably in a nonprofit, advocacy, or political environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines across multiple principals
• High level of discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and exercise good judgment with minimal supervision
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities, particularly during legislative session
• Commitment to environmental and climate justice issues

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with California legislative processes or political organizing environments
• Background in communications, public affairs, political science, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and executive logistics
• Coordinate complex, overlapping calendars for three senior leaders, aligning scheduling decisions with organizational priorities
• Triage and prioritize competing requests, serving as a responsive and reliable point of contact
• Prepare and organize meeting materials, agendas, and briefing documents in advance
• Take and distribute meeting notes and track action items through to completion
• Process expense reimbursements and invoices accurately and in accordance with organizational policy
• Support communications and advocacy operations
• Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, talking points, and internal communications on behalf of principals
• Assist with tracking deadlines for communications deliverables, including newsletters, press releases, and social content calendars
• Generate reports, review contracts, create presentations, and conduct research as needed
• Coordinate across a multi-location organization
• Support remote and hybrid meeting logistics across Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Riverside offices
• Provide event management support as requested
• Provide hospitality to guests and help create a welcoming environment
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with care, given regular exposure to personnel matters, legislative strategy, and donor-related discussions
• Anticipate needs and act with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• 12 days PTO
• 12 holidays
• a year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year
• additional benefits that support employee well-being and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed