Executive Assistant

About Us:

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) believes stable and sustainable affordable housing is the foundation of strong communities and we strive to contribute to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization through our lending and partnerships. A nationally recognized leader in affordable housing finance, CPC has provided a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York State since our inception in 1974.

Today, CPC stands as the largest CDFI solely committed to investing in multifamily housing, having invested more than $15 billion to finance the creation and preservation of more than 230,000 units of quality housing in neighborhoods across New York State and beyond. CPC has a robust construction lending platform, a mortgage bank, and equity and impact investment platforms that focus on our three goals: Expanding Affordable Housing, Closing the Racial Wealth Gap and Investing in the Green Economy.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a real difference in people's lives. We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate about our mission and share our values of commitment, respect, excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Role Summary:

CPC Capital is a single, unified platform that drives CPC's lending activities. This is a dynamic team, focused on meeting borrower's needs with the right capital products and providing best-in-class customer service. The Executive Assistant for CPC Capital will be responsible for providing professional administrative support to the Chief Business Officer, Head of CPC Capital, "Chief Business Officer," as well as provide limited support to business leadership within CPC Capital. The Executive Assistant will also be required to work in partnership with staff supporting the Office of the CEO and senior management team at CPC.

What You'll Do:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Chief Business Officer including managing a high-volume calendar with shifting priorities; coordinating logistics with internal/external participants; arranging for room setup and catering (when needed).
• Provide support for CPC Capital team off-site meetings - identifying and booking meeting space; serving as liaison with venue staff; ensuring smooth flow of the meetings.
• Work with Chief of Staff to Chief Business Officer to anticipate needs, trouble shoot conflicts and keep operations running efficiently.
• Handle conference registration support and travel bookings for the Chief Business Officer and CPC Capital leadership team.
• Prepare and process travel and expense reports and invoices for assigned executives in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy.
• Communicate on behalf of the Office of the Chief Business Officer with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide ad hoc executive and administrative support, including on-site or out-of-office coverage for fellow executive support team members.

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of executive assistant experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and with others
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Concur or any expense management tool
• Can exercise good judgement and maintain confidentiality
• Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent work experience

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Commuter benefits
• PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability
• Tuition assistance program
• Two "work from anywhere" weeks per year
• Summer Fridays
• Collaborative working spaces
• Service days to support our communities
• Employee development and engagement events
• More about our offerings and culture here

This is a hybrid role where you will work from the Manhattan office three days a week. The salary range is $85,000 - $100,000, dependent on experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The Community Preservation Corporation does not provide employment sponsorship of any kind. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they meet all minimum qualifications for the position at the time of application.

The Community Preservation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, training and termination are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status.