Executive Assistant to President/COO

This is a Full Time Job

About The WONDER Project

We are excited to introduce The WONDER Project, a transformative new media company for the global faith and values audience. We understand the profound impact that stories have on our lives, and our purpose is to tell stories that restore faith in things worth believing in that will endure for generations. Guided by the principles of courage, collaboration, excellence and service, we strive to see the world through different perspectives, recognizing that empathy fosters understanding and unity.

We are looking for motivated team members who are passionate about their craft and hungry to make a meaningful impact through their work. On our team, we value creativity, curiosity, kindness and a bias towards action. Those with a desire for growth, experience and opportunity who can excel in a dynamic and lean organization will fit right in. We welcome you to join us on this journey, where our work is a testament to our unwavering commitment to restoring faith in things worth believing in.

About the Role:

This executive assistant will directly report to and support the President/COO and her team through a variety of administrative projects and tasks, serving as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external partners on all administrative matters. The Executive Assistant organizes and coordinates internal team workstreams, external relations efforts and oversees special projects. The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within a small, fast-growing entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and committed to serving its audience. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about supporting others, proactive and thrive in a fast-paced changing environment, with a positive attitude, excellent attention to detail, and an ''all-hands-on-deck'' mindset. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations with senior executives and highly strategic partners, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Day to Day:
Manage calendars, including scheduling meetings
Develop, organize, collect and prepare necessary materials ahead of meetings
Sit in on select meetings, take notes and ensure follow-up
Make travel arrangements
Work collaboratively with all other departments and external partners
Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, internally and externally
Assist in planning, managing and executing internal and external events with high attention to detail

What you bring to the table:
Relevant prior experience as an executive assistant in a complex, and fast-paced environment
Proficient in G-Suite, easily learns new software as required
Self-starter with strong sense of ownership who takes pride in their work
Detail-oriented with superior organizational and prioritization skills
Flexible, resourceful, and efficient with ability to prioritize
Strong EQ with ability to proactively identify issues and create solutions, not afraid to ask questions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Growth-oriented mindset
Impeccable personal and business ethics
Able to maintain the utmost confidentiality
Team player
Respect for and understanding of the The Wonder Project audience

Salary & Benefits:
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000
Equity participation in management option pool (Series A company)
Benefits, FSA, 401k

The WONDER Project, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, The WONDER Project, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The WONDER Project, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.