Executive and Personal Assistant

Position Summary:

At RISE Colorado, the Executive and Personal Assistant will be a vital member of a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial professional with strong technical skills in scheduling,

verbal and written communication, a passion for our mission, and excellent organizational and time

management skills. This is a fast-paced and detail-oriented role; the Executive and Personal Assistant

must manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, be highly adaptable, and demonstrate strong

relationship-building skills.

The Executive and Personal Assistant provides high-level, confidential administrative, operational, and

personal support to the office of the Lead Executive Officer (LEO) and Executive Leadership Team. This

role ensures the executive’s professional and personal life runs seamlessly through effective

organization, prioritization, and proactive problem-solving. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented,

trustworthy, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment that requires the highest levels of

confidentiality, discretion, flexibility, and diplomacy.

Primary Job Duties

Executive Assistant - 90%

• Proactively manage and maintain LEO's schedule and workload, including appointment scheduling for all appointments, meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and booking travel arrangements with requirements as needed
• Draft and manage all aspects of correspondence on behalf of the LEO, including emails, reports, presentations, speeches, and other written communication
• Manage email account, correspondence, and organize folder management
• Assist LEO in meeting preparation, as needed
• Complete travel reimbursements and organize file management for the LEO
• Provide support for the Board of Directors as requested by LEO
• Serve as the liaison between the LEO, leadership team, and staff at large
• Undertake special projects under the direction of the LEO and perform other duties as assigned
• Support LEO in managing high-level relationships with funders, Board members, district officials, and local and national partners.
• Support the Executive Leadership Team by coordinating internal and external meetings, managing scheduling logistics, and assisting with note-taking, special projects, presentations, reports, and other administrative needs

Personal Assistant to the Lead Executive Officer - 10%

• Drive and/or arrange transportation for the LEO to meetings, events, and a variety of professional and personal appointments as needed
• Assist LEO with personal appointments, travel arrangements, and tasks as needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant required
• Discreet and confidential handling of sensitive information
• Exemplary time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong ability to give and receive feedback and implement feedback immediately
• Experience developing content alongside subject matter experts
• Ability to use strong time management and problem-solving skills to meet deadlines
• Exceptional ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with a strong attention to detail
• Passion and alignment with RISE Colorado’s mission, vision, values, and culture
• Incredibly patient, kind, empathetic, and compassionate
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Team player with strong social-emotional skills
• Highly flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Exemplifies positivity and optimism
• Handles stress and high volumes of work with grace and dignity
• Operates with integrity and maintains absolute confidentiality
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with car insurance to drive the LEO to meetings, events, and appointments as needed