Executive Assistant to the President

Job Description

Job Description

The Drake House empowers single mothers and their children to achieve economic independence and lasting stability. We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the President and help keep priorities, meetings, communications, and projects moving forward.

The successful candidate will first take time to learn our mission, team, programs, relationships, and the President’s working style. As trust and understanding develop, the Executive Assistant will gradually take greater ownership of the systems and coordination that keep the President’s office running effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the President’s calendar, correspondence, priorities, and meeting preparation.
• Prepare agendas, materials, notes, presentations, and follow-up items.
• Track commitments and help keep projects and deadlines moving forward.
• Support Leadership Team and Board meetings, communications, and logistics.
• Coordinate special projects and research assigned by the President.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Over time, anticipate needs, recommend solutions, and take greater ownership of established executive office processes.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Knows when to act independently, when to ask questions, and when to escalate.
• Is organized, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Builds strong relationships and works well across teams.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Connects with our mission and enjoys working in a growing, collaborative nonprofit.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of executive-level administrative or comparable professional experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; Salesforce or CRM experience is helpful.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, communication, and follow-through skills.

What Success Looks Like

We are looking for someone who wants to grow into being a trusted right hand to the President. The right person will build the knowledge, relationships, and judgment needed to take on increasing responsibility over time.

\nCompany Description

The Drake House is a 501c3 organization that works to respond to the growing number of women and children experiencing homelessness in North Fulton. We involve members of our community in the effort to keep single mothers and their children united under one roof as they work toward self-sufficiency.

Company Description

The Drake House is a 501c3 organization that works to respond to the growing number of women and children experiencing homelessness in North Fulton. We involve members of our community in the effort to keep single mothers and their children united under one roof as they work toward self-sufficiency.