Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (Full-Time) at The Fresh Air Fund

ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

The Fresh Air Fund is a youth development organization providing transformative outdoor experiences, at no cost, for New York City children from underserved communities. At six sleepaway camps in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley, children have new experiences, learn new skills and gain new perspectives. Youth also participate in year-round leadership, career exploration and educational programs.  

The Fresh Air Fund is hiring an Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to join our team.  

Position Summary: 

The Fresh Air Fund seeks an energetic, goal-oriented professional to provide administrative support to the CEO on day-to-day activities in addition to supporting the CEO’s efforts in board engagement, fundraising with major donors, and organizational leadership. This person will work closely with members across the organization and must be highly collaborative, flexible, and communicative. 

This position is hybrid, based in our New York City office, and requires three days in the office. The position reports to the CEO. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide full administrative support to the CEO, including managing the calendar, coordinating internal and external engagements, scheduling travel arrangements, and practicing the highest level of discretion.
• Assist the CEO with preparation for internal and external meetings, including conducting research, creating agendas, confirming details of meetings, gathering materials, and ensuring talking points and background for meetings are prepared in advance.
• Prepare and/or edit correspondence, reports, and presentations on behalf of the CEO to ensure excellence in all written and verbal communication.
• Track and support CEO’s deadlines and priorities.
• Set, review, and manage the Executive Department’s operating budget.

• Coordinate all aspects of Board of Directors and Committee meetings, including scheduling with Committee Chairs, preparing agendas and materials, distributing invitations, managing A/V support, and taking meeting minutes.
• Assemble and distribute quarterly Board Meeting Books; manage deadlines for staff submissions, coordinate CEO’s review, and copy edit all materials with strong attention to detail.
• Manage Microsoft Suite and other platforms to schedule meetings and distribute documents.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure proper governance, including maintaining the organization’s minute book, policies, and governing documents.
• Collaborate with the Development team to support CEO’s portfolio of donors, including outreach, cultivation, and correspondence, while tracking all engagements in Salesforce.
• Support planning and execution of fundraising events, including CEO’s participation.
• Manage reconciliation of monthly charges and travel reimbursements for the CEO.
• Troubleshoot IT needs for the CEO and manage technology for Board and Committee meetings, collaborating with the IS&T team to ensure seamless hybrid participation.
• Support and manage special projects, as assigned, and serve as a contributing member of the staff by attending meetings and serving on related project teams.
• Liaise with all internal departments to uplift FAF culture and ensure that CEO’s initiatives are understood by all employees.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• BA/BS degree. 
• Strong administrative experience.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn Salesforce; prior experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with great attention to detail and the ability to prioritize.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to craft presentations, letters, and materials in the CEO’s voice and within brand guidelines.

• Maturity, diplomacy, and professionalism in representing FAF and the CEO with high-profile Board members, donors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage competing priorities, and maintain focus on short-term and long-term goals of the CEO and organization.
• A team player with a passion for their work, positive attitude, drive for success, and enthusiasm to share creative ideas.
• Ability to work on-call occasionally, including certain evenings and weekends.
• Great interest in joining a youth development organization and supporting FAF’s mission and vision.

Salary & Benefits    

The salary range for this role is $50,000 to $65,000. The Fresh Air Fund offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and employer and employee retirement contribution plans.  

Application Instructions  

To apply, please submit an Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer application and cover letter. We are hiring on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible. No calls or recruiters, please.  

The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff.   We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.