Description

Reports to: President and CEO

Department: Office of the CEO

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Georgia Health Initiative is working toward a Georgia in which all people have the opportunity to attain their fullest potential for health. Building on a solid foundation of two decades of community partnership, our new strategic framework sets forth an exciting opportunity to bring energy, movement, and drive to the great work already happening around health equity in our state, as well as to new ideas and approaches that we can co-create with our partners. 

The Administrative Assistant will be primarily responsible for supporting Georgia Health Initiative’s President/CEO. The Assistant will manage the CEO’s schedule, anticipate and render assistance when needed, and complete tasks critical to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This role requires strong communication skills, organization, discretion and sensitivity to confidential information, and the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities. This position is a part-time role, with an anticipated schedule of 20-25 hours per week onsite in Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, prioritizing appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements. Ensure the CEO’s time is optimized for maximum efficiency and productivity. 
• Serve as the first point of contact for the CEO, screening phone calls and inquiries. Draft clear and concise correspondence on the CEO’s behalf. 
• Ensure smooth running of the CEO’s office. This may include expense tracking, managing office supplies, and coordinating with other departments. 
• Assist the CEO with various projects and initiatives. This may include assistance with document preparation, including formatting, copyediting, and minimal desk research.
• Maintain the necessary level of confidentiality regarding all CEO communications and business matters. 
• Support other members of the leadership team on a project-by-project basis. 

Qualities of a successful candidate

• Committed to and passionate about Georgia Health Initiative’s mission to inspire and promote collective action that advances health equity for all Georgians.
• Self-motivated and organized. Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and workstreams, remaining flexible and adaptive as project needs change.
• Bias toward optimism manifesting especially in problem-solving approaches and interactions with team members.

Education and Experience 

• Committed to and passionate about Georgia Health Initiative’s mission to inspire and promote collective action that advances health equity for all Georgians.
• Minimum of three years of experience that demonstrates potential to fulfill responsibilities of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to prioritize and handle sensitive information with tact and professionalism. 
• Self-motivated, comfortable balancing multiple priorities and workstreams, remaining flexible and adaptive as project needs change. Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Workplace Culture 

Our mission is to inspire and promote collective action that advances health equity for all Georgians. Likewise, we wish to inspire and promote collective action within our staff team so that we each evolve and reach our fullest potential—both as a team and individually. We demonstrate our commitment to this aspiration through whom we hire, how we value their contributions, and how we work together toward common goals. We value people over process, we encourage decision-making by team members, we share information openly and communicate candidly, and we value both flexibility and accountability. 

At the Initiative we believe that cultivating deep and meaningful relationships requires a desire and willingness to be physically present. Georgia Health Initiative expects employees to commit to working from our Atlanta office or in the field with partners the majority of the time, being present for collaboration both planned and impromptu. We also recognize the need for work-life balance, and therefore allow employees flexibility in their daily schedules, including the opportunity to work from home one day per week. The Administrative Assistant is a part-time role, with an anticipated schedule of 20-25 hours per week during regular business hours. Given the part-time nature of this role and the need to ensure meeting of organizational needs, it is anticipated that the Administrative Assistant’s specific schedule – including determining hours worked from home and hours in the office – will be discussed and negotiated as part of the hiring process.

Compensation 

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $28 and $30 per hour. Offers are based on the candidate’s years of experience and the Initiative’s commitment to salary equity. The candidate will also be eligible for the Initiative’s generous, comprehensive benefits package. 

To Apply:

With shared values of courageous leadership, trust, equity, and partnership, the Initiative is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and constantly working toward inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, especially members of traditionally underrepresented communities, including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and people who are differently-abled. If you are a solution-seeker, motivated to take an active role in making positive change in Georgia, we want to hear from you. 

Please send your resume and a cover letter to apply for this position. Within your cover letter, please share what interests you about this role at Georgia Health Initiative.