Executive Assistant And Board Secretary - Habitat For Humanity

Another Source's client, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties , is recruiting an Executive Assistant & Board Secretary to join their team in Renton, WA onsite four days per week.

Here's a little about Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties:

Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is committed to its mission and to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The organization believes its mission is strengthened by a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences and actively works to remove barriers to opportunity while creating a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

About this role:

The Executive Assistant & Board Secretary provides high-level executive, administrative, and governance support to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as a primary administrative liaison between the CEO, Board of Directors, Board committees, and organizational leadership. This position plays a critical role in helping the CEO operate effectively and ensuring that the Board and its committees have the information, coordination, and administrative support necessary to fulfill their governance responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, discreet, and comfortable working with senior executives, Board members, community leaders, donors, and other external stakeholders. This individual must be able to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and independently move work forward.

A significant component of the position is Board and committee support, including serving as recording secretary for committee meetings, coordinating Board and committee calendars and materials, maintaining governance records, supporting Board member engagement, and helping ensure consistent follow-through between meetings.

Your Contribution Will Likely Include

Executive Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, with a focus on maximizing the CEO's effectiveness and ability to focus on organizational leadership, external relationships, and strategic priorities.

• Manage a complex and dynamic CEO calendar, including scheduling and prioritizing internal and external meetings, Board engagements, community commitments, donor and partner meetings, and travel.

• Anticipate scheduling conflicts, preparation needs, deadlines, and follow-up requirements and proactively resolve issues.

• Coordinate meetings and events involving the CEO, including logistics , agendas, materials, technology, travel, and other preparation.

• Prepare, edit, and organize correspondence, presentations, reports, briefing materials, meeting notes, and other executive communications.

• Track commitments, decisions, and follow-up items arising from CEO meetings and help ensure timely completion.

• Support the CEO in managing relationships and communications with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Handle sensitive and confidential organizational, personnel, Board, financial, and strategic information with exceptional discretion.

Board of Directors & Governance Support

• Serve as the primary administrative liaison between the CEO and the Board of Directors.

• Coordinate the annual calendar of Board and committee meetings in partnership with the CEO, Board Chair, committee chairs, and executive leadership.

• Coordinate preparation and distribution of Board and committee agendas, meeting materials, presentations, reports, and Board packets.

• Ensure Board and committee materials are organized, accurate , timely , and accessible to Board members.

• Serve as recording secretary for Board committee meetings, documenting discussions, decisions, motions, and action items and preparing accurate and timely meeting minutes.

• Support preparation and maintenance of Board meeting minutes and official governance records.

• Maintain accurate records of Board and committee membership, officer roles, terms, attendance, committee assignments, contact information, and other governance information.

• Maintain organized and accessible archives of Board and committee materials, minutes, resolutions, policies, and other governance records.

• Track Board and committee decisions, commitments, action items, and follow-up responsibilities and help ensure appropriate follow-through between meetings.

• Coordinate Board resolutions, approvals, signatures, and other governance documentation as needed.

• Support Board member onboarding and orientation, including preparation of orientation materials, organizational information, governance documents, meeting schedules, and introductions.

• Support Board member transitions and maintain historical Board records.

Board Member Engagement

• Develop strong, professional working relationships with individual Board members and serve as a responsive point of contact for Board-related questions and needs.

• Support the CEO and Board Chair in maintaining meaningful engagement with Board members outside of formal meetings.

• Help coordinate individual CEO/Board member conversations, Board leadership meetings, committee participation, organizational events, site visits, and other engagement opportunities.

• Maintain awareness of Board member interests, expertise , committee involvement, and organizational engagement to help the CEO effectively leverage the experience and perspectives of the Board.

• Help ensure Board members receive timely information, follow-up, and support necessary to participate effectively in the organization's work.

• Coordinate Board recognition, appreciation, milestones, and other stewardship activities as appropriate.

Board & Committee Systems

• Help develop and continuously improve the administrative systems supporting the Board and its committees as the organization grows in scale and complexity.

• Maintain the organization's Board portal or other systems used to distribute and archive governance materials.

• Develop and maintain Board and committee calendars, templates, meeting schedules, governance records, and standardized processes.

• Maintain a forward-looking governance calendar identifying recurring Board actions, committee responsibilities, reporting requirements, annual approvals, and other key governance milestones.

• Partner with executive leadership and staff to ensure materials required for Board and committee meetings are submitted on schedule and meet established expectations.

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, consistency, and quality of Board and committee administration.

Executive Leadership & Organizational Coordination

• Coordinate meetings of the executive leadership team and other leadership groups as assigned.

• Prepare agendas, materials, notes, and follow-up items for executive meetings when appropriate .

• Facilitate communication and coordination between the CEO, executive leadership, and other departments on matters requiring CEO attention or action.

• Help maintain visibility into key organizational deadlines, commitments, and priorities requiring CEO involvement.

• Support special projects and organizational initiatives led by the CEO.

External Relations & Special Events

• Provide administrative coordination for selected CEO relationships with donors, community partners, elected and public officials, Habitat for Humanity International, peer affiliates, and other external stakeholders.

• Support CEO participation in external meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, and community events.

• Coordinate selected Board, donor, partner, and organizational events involving the CEO.

• Represent the CEO's office with professionalism, responsiveness, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to Habitat's mission.

Experience You Will Bring

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible executive administrative, executive assistant, governance, or comparable professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and managing complex calendars and priorities.

• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong meeting documentation and minute-taking skills, including the ability to accurately capture decisions, motions, action items, and substantive discussions.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, exercise judgment, and move work forward with limited direction.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Demonstrated experience handling confidential and sensitive information.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with executives, Board members, donors, community leaders, and employees at all levels of an organization.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and contemporary collaboration and document-management tools.

• Must have a valid driver license with a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a nonprofit Board of Directors or comparable governing body.

• Familiarity with nonprofit governance practices, Board and committee structures, meeting protocols, and governance records.

• Experience supporting a CEO, President, Executive Director, or other senior organizational leader.

• Experience in a complex, growing, mission-driven organization.

• Notary Public, preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Anticipation: Sees around corners, identifies what the CEO or Board will need, and acts before being asked.

• Judgment: Understands what requires CEO attention, what can be handled independently, and what information must remain confidential.

• Ownership: Takes responsibility for outcomes rather than simply completing assigned tasks.

• Organization: Creates reliable systems that allow complex work, meetings, commitments, and information to be managed effectively.

• Relationship Management: Builds trust and credibility with Board members, staff, community leaders, and external stakeholders.

• Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and appropriately on behalf of the executive office.

• Follow Through: Ensures decisions and commitments do not disappear after a meeting ends.

• Discretion: Handles sensitive organizational and governance matters with maturity and confidentiality.

• Mission Alignment: Demonstrates commitment to Habitat for Humanity's mission and works effectively in a mission-driven environment.

What's in it for you:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,831 – $123,328 .

Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-provided life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; paid vacation; and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 6% of annual salary. Employees selecting the HSA-eligible medical plan may also receive up to $1,200 annually in employer-matched HSA contributions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the typical activities and surroundings of the position.

• Lift/carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistance .

• The noise in the work environment is usually moderate consisting of usual business office sounds including but not limited to computers, printers, telephones, and light foot traffic.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and must be able to read. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Extensive keyboarding is required .

Statement of Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that our mission is strengthened by a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences. We actively work to remove barriers to opportunity within our organization and strive to create a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

We seek to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applicants who are committed to advancing equitable access to safe, affordable housing.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation , please reach out to Human Resources.

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications ( required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

Application Deadline 9/14/2026