OVERVIEW:

Executive Assistant to the Co-Founder/Director of Black Lives Matter-Grassroots includes duties and functions related to Co-Founder/Director’s role as well as coordination related to the broader organization as assigned by Co-Founder/Director. Collaboration with the Grassroots leadership team, staff, contractors, partners, chapters, and additional staff/support for Co-Founder/Director is essential. This is a temporary 3-month position with the possibility for extension if mutually agreed upon by both parties.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

Trustworthy
Deep commitment to Black liberation
Attention to detail
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Strong ability to problem-solve
Good technological skills, including docs, spreadsheets, social media, online meeting platforms, etc.
Flexible schedule
Ability to move on a rapid response timeline and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to coordinate travel arrangements for individuals and groups
Travel availability (including international)
Good steward of resources
Good driving record and reliable/insured vehicle

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Kind, ego-less, smart, critical thinker, tech-savvy, good sense of humor, previous movement experience, commitment to racial and social justice, courageous, discreet, security-conscious

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Keep track of various projects, campaigns, and initiatives. Support with planning. Set reminders.
Maintain calendars. Coordinate and field scheduling requests. Daily and weekly calendar review with Co-Founder/Director and team.
Coordinate with communications team to field media requests.
Coordinate with partnered entities on campaigns, initiatives and projects.
Draft and send correspondence as directed.
Provide technical assistance and support.
Attend meetings and events, keep accurate notes, and conduct follow-up.
Serve as point of first contact for Co-Founder/Director as-needed.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors, including delivery, payment, etc.
File and organize documents and records.
Maintain invoices and financial records for Co-Founder/Director.
Schedule and coordinate in-person and virtual meetings, including Zoom platform for Co-Founder/Director and BLM Grassroots.
Coordinate event logistics for BLM Grassroots
Work closely with communications, field, and campaigns teams to ensure that logistics needs are met.
Coordinate and book travel for individuals, teams, and Co-Founder/Director.
Coordinate with security team.
Rapid response as needed.
Assist with transportation, including airport drop-off/pick-up.

STRUCTURE: This is a Los Angeles-based hybrid position, which will require an average of three in-person work days.

Black Lives Matter Grassroots will begin reviewing applications upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

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Executive Assistant to the Co-Founder/Director (Temporary)