The Executive Assistant (EA) provides a wide range of functions to ensure the effectiveness of the President & CEO and the Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives (MDSI) of a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to providing healthcare to those who can least afford it. The CEO sets the strategic direction for the organization. The MDSI sets the final deliverables. The EA implements and follows the MDSI’s decisions and direction and ensures completion of assigned actions. This role is ideal for a hyper organized, tech savvy person who thrives on moving complex work forward across teams and stakeholders.  This position requires excellent judgement and decision-making, the ability to manage confidential and non-routine information, a proactive mindset, and an action-oriented approach. The ideal candidate has precise attention to detail, the ability to function with minimal supervision, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and very high customer-service orientation, including a willingness to help with a diverse set of tasks and needs that come up throughout their daily work.  Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Executive Assistance to the CEO and MDSI  Proactively manage the CEO’s schedule in coordination with the MDSI including heavy calendaring and meeting and travel coordination  Manage and triage CEO’s internal and external communication including emails, mail, signature requests, and other critical items  Organize and file important agency mail, emails, records, and other important paperwork  Track and submit expense reports  Track projects and other initiatives and provide timely updates   Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, preparing meeting agenda and materials, recording and sharing meeting minutes, and following up on action items and deliverables  Coordinate logistics for meetings, retreats, donor/funder visits, conference presentations, speaking engagements, and other events  Organize catering for in person meetings/retreats and special events    Administrative Headquarters Facility Coordination  Maintain consistent presence at the facility and take ownership of the space  Monitor supply levels and reorder supplies and equipment as needed (office supplies, hygiene supplies, printer materials, meeting supplies, kitchen items, etc.)  Maintain organized supply storage areas and ensure supplies are neat and accessible  Ensure common areas (conference rooms, reception, kitchen, shared workspaces) are tidy, functional, and ready for use  Coordinate with Facilities/Operations Department on building wide initiatives, repairs, cleaning needs, or space configuration requests (submit IT/Facilities tickets when issues arise and track completion)  Maintain an organized system for reserving rooms and equipment  Answer and triage telephone calls, mail, and in-person visits by staff, clients, and other guests  Greet and support visitors and guests and ensure all visitors adhere to safety protocols and have a smooth experience visiting the space  Oversee incoming and outgoing mail and packages for 986 Mission and ensure timely routing to appropriate departments or individuals  Prepare meeting spaces with materials, refreshments, signage, or technical setup as directed  Support departments with events on site (e.g. new staff orientation, graduation ceremonies, donor/funder visits, etc.)  Maintain an updated HQ procedures guide and communicate relevant updates to staff  Serve as a point‑of‑contact for day‑to‑day HQ logistical and administrative questions   Administrative Support for the Executive Team for MDSI Led Work  Translate decisions and strategic direction into organized workplans, calendars, and task lists and manage follow‑up with executive team in coordination with the MDSI  Attend and schedule internal/external meetings and in-person retreats, and coordinate all pre and post meeting logistics including preparing agendas, ensuring attendance, taking minutes, ordering supplies and catering, and following up on tasks  Prepare, proof, and format documents, slide decks, and other important executive documents and ensure version control and timely distribution   Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain organized digital files and records   Board of Directors Liaison and Management for MDSI Led Work  Serve as the liaison between the CEO and MDSI and the Board of Directors  Provide administrative and logistical support to the Board of Directors and the committees such as take minutes, file important documents, ensure compliance with by-laws, etc.  Prepare agendas, board packets, formal written reports, and other relative documents  Take and archive meeting minutes and keep organized for distribution to relative departments as needed  Provide support with board stewardship such as board recruitment and recognition  Schedule and attend board meetings, committee meetings, retreats, and special events   Order supplies and catering for meetings and events   Committee and Project Coordinating for MDSI Led Work  Participate as an active member of organization’s Employee Engagement Committee and serve as the secretary and project coordinator for the iDARE (DEIB) Steering Committee, Project Management Committee (PMC), and the Modernization Team.  Schedule meetings, track projects, monitor milestones, flag delays, and surface risks to the MDSI   Attend committee meetings, take structured notes and track follow-ups and ensure committee members complete assigned tasks on time  Coordinate input from multiple departments and stakeholders (collecting updates, documents, data, etc.) and ensure effective cross‑team communication  Assist with drafting, formatting, and assembling project deliverables such as reports, presentations, timelines, and summaries  Schedule recurring and ad‑hoc committee meetings, secure meeting spaces or virtual links, and ensure all logistics are in place  Prepare agendas, drafts, and supporting documents and ensure materials are distributed in advance and accessible to all participants  Maintain organized archives of agendas, minutes, and decision logs.  Send reminders, status updates, and follow-up communications consistent with MDSI expectations  Support the onboarding and orientation of new committee members (e.g., sharing materials, charter documents, norms)   Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Bachelor's degree and at least 2-4 years of related professional experience, including experience with project management, complex calendaring and scheduling, and external stakeholder communication   Must be able to commute and work out of the administrative headquarters 4-5 days per week  Must be able to travel to programs throughout California as needed   Must be able to work evenings and some weekends for events as needed  Collaborative spirit; willingness to support colleagues and constituents, ability to remain calm and maintain a sense of humor in high- pressure situations  Ability to thrive under pressure; diplomatically multi-task and cope with uncertainty  Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with all types of stakeholders and consumers  Ability to exercise common sense in routine and non-routine situations, willingness to manage up as necessary and appropriate  Excellent organizational skills; keen appreciation for accurate filing and recordkeeping systems  Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and non-routine information  Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet including Microsoft Teams  Experience working in healthcare, social services or non-profit settings  Experience with board management, project management, and committee management