The Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the Executive Director (ED), Chapter staff, and key organizational functions. This role blends traditional executive support with nonprofit-specific responsibilities, financial/ administrative coordination, communications support, and stakeholder liaison duties. The EA ensures smooth daily operations and strengthens organizational efficiency, accuracy, and communication.
This is a full-time role with flexible scheduling needs, including occasional evenings and weekends. This position is based in Lansing, MI but will have some remote work possibilities.
Core Responsibilities
1. Administrative & Executive Support
- Support the Executive Director’s calendar, meetings, speaking engagements, and travel logistics.
- Screen, prioritize, and respond to calls, mail, and high-volume email inquiries.
- Prepare meeting documents, internal reports, presentation materials, and briefing packets as needed.
- Track and process expenses, reimbursements, credit card receipts, and general office operations.
- Support the ED with special projects, research, and administrative tasks as needed.
2. Registration, Member Services & Operational Coordination
- Create and maintain website postings, online forms, and registration pages for Chapter programs when needed.
- Support online and phone/email registrations, group registrations, and related invoicing.
- Monitor registrations, follow up with participants or organizations, and ensure data accuracy.
- Process backend registration payments, allocate credit card receipts, and maintain accurate financial records.
3. Communications & Materials Support
- Draft and edit internal and external communications, including emails, announcements, and simple marketing materials.
- Prepare presentations, informational packets, and organizational updates for the ED and Board.
- Support social media posting and scheduling (no strategy required).
- Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date website content.
4. Financial & Administrative Operations
- Support internal AP/AR processes: vendor setup, invoice routing, payment coding, receivables tracking, and reconciliation.
- Process cash receipts, online payments, and credit card transactions.
- Maintain budget templates and assist with gathering projections and entering data into budget systems.
- Support completion of necessary reports and filings
- Track shared debits/credits and ensure accuracy of transactions with NASW National.
- Coordinate with the national financial team regarding routine processes and special requests.
5. Mission-Specific Administrative Support
- Serve as a point of contact for members, presenters, partners, and stakeholders regarding administrative or financial questions.
- Stay informed about NASW National policies, procedures, and required Chapter reporting; assist with local implementation.
- Attend staff meetings and other internal meetings as required; ensure follow-up tasks are completed.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of administrative, executive assistant, operations, or similar experience (nonprofit preferred).
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, databases/CRM, Zoom, and basic website maintenance.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong time management, prioritization, and follow-through skills.
- Experience with budgeting, financial processes, or nonprofit financial administration.
- Familiarity with customer relations systems, registration platforms, or membership systems.
- Experience supporting senior leadership or working with a Board of Directors.
NASW offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; employer-paid disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time; paid parental leave, health savings account with employer funding, flexible spending account (healthcare and dependent care), a 401(k) with matching contribution; professional development opportunities; and more.
Apply at https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/nasw/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1469