Production Assistant

Portland, OR, USA
Full-time

About the Role

At Urban League of Portland in the Non-Profit space, Empowering Black communities toward equality and economic opportunity since 1945.

The Executive Assistant ensures the smooth functioning of the administration and supports the Executive Director’s ability to effectively lead the organization. Responsibilities include working with the Executive Director to provide administrative support for office operations, meetings, and the work of staff and board members. This position is part of a highly collaborative team that values learning, curiosity, flexibility, and mirroring the foundation’s trust-based model of philanthropy in the way in which the team operates internally, the position requires a high level of adaptability and collaboration.

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Requirements

  • 3 years of professional work experience in an executive support or related position; 5 years preferred; foundation work experience preferred
  • Correspondence and copy editing
  • Research and summary writing
  • Project management
  • Alignment with mission and values: collaboration, teamwork, learning, innovation, kindness, compassion, respect, integrity, transparency, flexibility
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Microsoft Outlook and Excel
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or related degree or certificate
  • Anticipate needs and act accordingly
  • Give a high level of customer service to both internal and external constituents
  • Understand board and non-profit governance
  • Learn the full scope of the Miller Foundation’s work to provide more effective support
  • Coordinate and manage projects and logistics
  • Prepare clearly written summaries and analyses
  • Create dynamic and engaging presentations including charts and graphics
  • Manage social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) at the direction of program staff
  • Maintain confidential information
  • Communicate effectively interpersonally and in meetings
  • Handle a fast paced, heavy workload, and meet deadlines
  • Work with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Slack; Zoom
  • Work with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Canva, and Webflow
  • Manage highly detailed work with speed and accuracy
  • Work collaboratively and respectfully with a variety of people and groups and to represent the Foundation effectively

Benefits

  • Salary: $64,000 -$70,000, depending on experience
  • Medical and dental insurance: 100% coverage for employee for medical, dental and vision
  • Participation in the Foundation health benefits begins the first of the month on or following the start date, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • The Foundation pays 100% of coverage for the employee only and provides the opportunity to purchase coverage for a spouse/domestic partner and/or dependents
  • The Foundation pays a fixed amount of $350 towards dependent coverage for medical benefits only
  • Retirement benefits plan (10% contribution starts after first year of employment, and vests after second year of employment)
  • 96 hours of vacation, 76.8 hours of sick time, 25.6 hours of floating holiday time, and 12.8 hours of personal time per year administered in accordance with Foundation policy
  • 11 Foundation-paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

What It's Like to Work at Urban League of Portland

What It's Like to Work Here

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Common questions candidates ask about this role and Urban League of Portland's workplace

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Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Urban League of Portland is an established organization in its industry. The company focuses on maintaining a supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Key benefit categories include: Professional Development, Community & Impact, Health & Wellness, Support Services. For this role specifically, benefits include: Salary: $64,000 -$70,000, depending on experience, Medical and dental insurance: 100% coverage for employee for medical, dental and vision, Participation in the Foundation health benefits begins the first of the month on or following the start date, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, The Foundation pays 100% of coverage for the employee only and provides the opportunity to purchase coverage for a spouse/domestic partner and/or dependents, The Foundation pays a fixed amount of $350 towards dependent coverage for medical benefits only, Retirement benefits plan (10% contribution starts after first year of employment, and vests after second year of employment), 96 hours of vacation, 76.8 hours of sick time, 25.6 hours of floating holiday time, and 12.8 hours of personal time per year administered in accordance with Foundation policy, 11 Foundation-paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Purpose-Driven Work and Community and Belonging and Collaborative Innovation.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Centering Equity in Every Decision and Investing in Employee Growth and Development.

Urban League of Portland has a supportive and collaborative culture, recognized as a loved place to work by its team members.

Urban League of Portland currently has 19 open positions. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/urban-league-of-portland/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Urban League of Portland's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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