Executive Assistant to the CEO

Remote-based in the US

Overview

GoodPower works globally to unlock the enormous economic potential of the energy transition—more affordable energy bills, better and more abundant jobs, healthier food, economic security for families and farmers, and a better economy that works for all of us.

We operate at the intersection of digital media, smart tech, civic participation, and advocacy to reach millions of people annually with our work to: lower costs and create jobs, shift culture to transform beliefs and behaviors, and accelerate the deployment of decarbonized technologies like: renewables, regenerative agriculture and electric vehicles—one individual, one neighborhood, one community at a time.

GoodPower is at an exciting, pivotal moment as we launch our new strategic plan through 2030 to level up all areas of our work–growing our organization 5x over the next five years and relentlessly honing our skills and expertise to be the best that we can be to transform our renewable energy economy.

Job Summary

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the CEO across a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to:  logistics, scheduling, financial management and reconciliation, compliance, legal, HR, and other critical administrative functions. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced, growing non-profit environment.

This is a full-time position based anywhere in the United States. The Executive Assistant will work from home, work regularly with the CEO and other members of the Executive Team, meet as required by video chat with internal teams, and have weekly national full staff meetings with colleagues online. Travel may be required, as safety allows.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as the administrative point of contact between the CEO, and various internal and external demands.

• Conserves the CEO’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information.

• Works closely with the ED to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments, deadlines, filing requirements, and other responsibilities.

• Maintains the CEO’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.

• Maintains confidence and integrity, and protects operations by keeping information appropriately confidential.

• Communicates effectively with the Board of Directors; manages the administration, logistics, meetings and follow-up of all board meetings. Specific responsibilities include:

• Master calendaring

• Gathering and distributing preparatory or background materials

• Preparing meeting minutes and seeking timely approval of those minutes

• Coordinates all Executive Team meetings and retreats, and assists the Director of Operations with staff meetings and events as needed. 

• Makes appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time.

• Other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, reporting directly to a CEO, or other members of a senior management team.

• Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.

• High degree of professionalism and experience in working with diverse groups of people, including board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funding partners.

• Strong organizational, schedule management, project management, and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong computer skills and excellent experience with Google Suite

• Friendly, discreet and professional demeanor.

Desired Qualifications

• Nonprofit experience and/or an understanding of 501(c)(3) organizations 

• Understanding of climate change, climate justice, and related social justice issues

This description reflects GoodPower’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. GoodPower retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. GoodPower has a zero-tolerance standard for abuse and inappropriate behavior by staff members.

Position Details

• Annual salary range: $80,000-90,000, commensurate with experience
• Generous benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement savings plan, Vacation, Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, 2 Floating Holidays, 2 Community Service Floating Holidays, sick time, two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week) and 13 observed holidays
• GoodPower is an equal-opportunity employer that highly values staff diversity
• Location: Remote

GoodPower is an equal-opportunity employer that highly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and views the climate crisis as a social justice crisis. People who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), people who experience gender oppression, people with disabilities, and people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community are particularly encouraged to apply.