Executive Assistant

The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a leading environmental health research and advocacy organization, seeks an Executive Assistant.

Since 1993, EWG has shined a spotlight on outdated legislation, harmful agricultural practices and industry loopholes that pose a risk to our health and the health of the environment. Whether it’s on Capitol Hill or in communities across America, we make our voices heard, changing the debate over environmental health and putting the most important people – you and your family – at the center of the conversation. 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our President and management team and assist with social media management. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to multitask effectively, and an understanding of social media platforms.

What you will do:

• Executive Support
  • Maintain the President’s schedule of meetings and events.
  • Coordinate complex and dynamic schedules of the President and management team, managing multiple calendars and ensuring appointments are efficiently scheduled and conflicts are resolved.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and accommodation logistics.
  • Screen and direct phone calls, emails, and other communications as needed.
  • Provide ad hoc administrative support to the Operations Team as needed.  
• Social Media Support 
  • Monitor the President’s social media profiles, engage with followers, and respond to inquiries and comments in a timely manner.
  • Create content for the President’s various social media profiles, including X, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
  • As needed, attending in-person events with the President to capture and publish content

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role. 
• Interest and/or experience with various social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Ability to professionally handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• A professional who is skilled at accepting and incorporating feedback.
• Excellent communication and organization skills. 
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, team-oriented and positive attitude with the ability to work cross-functionally across the organization.

Location: Remote position in Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA preferred. 

Benefits: Annual salary range of $60,000 - $75,000.  EWG offers fully paid, excellent health care, paid parental leave and a tax-deferred 403(b) plan, including matched contributions. It’s a casual, growing office with more than 70 engaging co-workers.

EWG’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:

EWG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to foster a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. EWG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, matriculation or political affiliation, or any other protected class recognized in any of the jurisdictions where EWG has offices or employees working. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, and compensation and promotion.

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