Executive Administrative Assistant

Summary of Cornerstone

Cornerstone is a $5.5 million organization that provides comprehensive services for individuals and families in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crime. Our offices are located in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis. Learn more at www.cornerstonemn.org.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to join our team. The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to advance the mission and vision of Cornerstone Advocacy Service.

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of associate degree or higher
• Three to five years of experience as Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant and Office Administrative Experience
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, planning, follow-through, and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with community partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom and are technologically savvy
• The ability to problem solve, apply critical thinking and independently manage tasks with minimal supervision

Required Skills

• Managing the Executive Director’s workflow, including the triage and prioritization of requests
• Serving as a thought-partner to the ED, leadership team, challenging ideas and offering a different perspective
• Maintaining calendar by anticipating calendar requirements, keeping the calendar up to date, arranging travel logistics, sending reminders as needed, and scheduling appointments, meetings, or conference calls
• Maintaining paper and electronic filing systems, preparing meeting materials, coordinating meeting logistics, and taking the lead on copy editing
• Managing and processing expense reports and credit card statements
• Assistance with maintaining Executive Director's professional social media presence
• Board Support
• Arrange and manage all materials related to service on Boards and committees
• Managing and preparing Board activities with the Executive Director by scheduling meetings, preparing materials, managing meeting logistics, recording meeting minutes, and other administrative board-related projects as needed
• In collaboration with the Board Secretary retaining, maintaining, and managing the organization's Board information, both historical and current. Following governance requirements for accurate record-keeping
• Office and Operations Support
• Coordinating travel with itineraries and expense reports for Executive and Associate Director
• Coordinate special projects for the offices
• Conduct research to inform and initiate new processes to enhance administrative operations
• Process department’s invoices and monthly expenses

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
• Must have the ability to walk/move short distances, and/or drive a vehicle

Benefits Package

• Free virtual mental health counseling (for all employees + their families)
• Free telemedicine (for employees + enrolled family members)
• 401(k) after 90 days + up to 4% employer match after 1 year
• Paid parental leave after 1 year of service
• Medical, dental & vision (eligible first month after 30 days)
• HSA & FSA options
• Free basic life & AD&D insurance
• Generous PTO: 168 hours to start (increases after 24 months)
• 11 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Paid birthday off

EEO Statement

Cornerstone strives for a fully inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran, disability, age, marital or, familial, and/or with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.