Executive Assistant (Analytics Team)

International Brotherhood of Teamsters•Washington, DC

2d•$70,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Teamsters Union is the largest and most diverse union in the country with over 1.3 million members. For more than a century, the Teamsters Union has been standing up for working people. Beyond freight drivers and warehouse workers, the Teamsters represents workers in virtually every occupation imaginable. The Strategic Initiatives Department oversees the Teamsters’ communications, research, economic analysis, and capital strategies, as well as the Teamsters History Project. Strategic Initiatives provides essential resources to Teamsters affiliates to succeed in organizing, public relations and contract campaigns, expand audience reach and improve messaging and public perception of the Teamsters. The Analytics Team in the Strategic Initiatives Department focuses on data to assist with contract bargaining, organizing and other strategic initiatives. The Executive Assistant’s role provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the Strategic Initiatives Department’s Assistant Director-Analytics Team, who also serves as the organization’s Chief Economist. As a trusted partner for the Assistant Director, the Executive Assistant serves a critical role in fostering a culture of high expectations and high-quality execution. This position is a key organizational role for the Department and will support the Assistant Director’s communications, manage compliance with the organizations’ administrative requirements, facilitate timely execution of initiatives, and support teamwide alignment to Department Direction. A successful candidate is a mission-driven professional who thrives in a behind-the-scenes role that empowers visionary leadership and supports others to operate at their best. Natural communicators and relationship-builders who bring a strong sense of ownership to their work will thrive in this role. In addition, sound judgment, discretion, tact, and emotional intelligence are essential, as the position involves handling sensitive information and relationships.

Requirements

At least five years of work experience, including at least three years of experience as an executive assistant.
Demonstrated strong organizational and management skills.
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is expected.
Demonstrated attention to detail while working in a fast-paced, modern office environment.
Demonstrated competence in handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion, and tact.
Must be available to work in-person full-time at our DC headquarters.

Nice To Haves

A degree in business or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of labor unions and/or economics preferred.
Experience working in a national organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the Assistant Director-Analytics Team.
Support the Assistant Director’s communications.
Manage compliance with the organization’s administrative requirements.
Facilitate timely execution of initiatives.
Support teamwide alignment to Department Direction.