Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

About the role

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Executive Assistant & Board Liaison on behalf of an impactful nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of Tribal communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. This is an exciting full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in Portland, Oregon. The Executive Assistant & Board Liaison will provide high-level administrative support to executive leadership while serving as an integral partner in Board relations, government affairs, policy support, meeting and event coordination, travel management, communications, and organizational operations. The ideal candidate brings substantial executive-level administrative experience, direct professional experience working with Tribal communities, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to independently manage complex priorities with discretion and strong follow-through. Meaningful, mission‑driven work supporting Tribal communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive administrative support, including complex calendar management, correspondence, reports, presentations, contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and deadline tracking.
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, action items, governance records, bylaws, resolutions, and Board management systems.