Executive Assistant

Compass Business Solutions, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Manchester Youth Development Center (MYDC) is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families, and communities. Our mission is to create a welcoming, safe, and caring environment, nurturing academic, social, and emotional development to empower youth to become engaged, productive citizens. Our holistic approach focuses on positive goal-setting and family mobilization, serving as a catalyst for lasting change in our community. We provide a comprehensive range of educational, recreational, and social programs, equipping young individuals with the skills and confidence necessary for success, and are committed to making a profound impact on the lives of youth in Manchester. We are seeking to add an Executive Assistant to our team to enable critical administrative success. This role will be responsible for providing high-level administrative and organizational support to the Executive Director while helping coordinate day-to-day operations across Manchester Youth Development Center. Serves as a trusted partner by managing schedules, supporting board and leadership activities, coordinating communications, and ensuring organizational priorities and administrative functions run efficiently.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Communications, or a related field required.
Minimum of three years of progressively responsible executive or administrative support experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain all required Pennsylvania clearances, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
Experience supporting senior leaders, executives, or boards of directors preferred.
Experience in a nonprofit, education, or human services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Executive Director's calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
Coordinate leadership meetings, Board of Directors meetings, and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up items.
Draft, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, presentations, and other organizational communications.
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries and directing requests appropriately.
Coordinate organizational calendars, events, and meeting logistics.
Track assignments, action items, and organizational priorities to support timely follow-up and execution.
Maintain confidential executive, board, and organizational records and files.
Assist with preparing grant materials, reports, presentations, and other documents for leadership as requested.
Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional efforts on behalf of the Executive Director.
Coordinate travel, registrations, memberships, and other administrative needs for organizational leadership.
Provide general administrative support while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.