Executive Assistant – Texas CASA Inc – Austin, TX

About Texas CASA

Each year, there are more than 46,000 children in the Texas child protection system. But did you know that there are more than 8,500 members of the community stepping up to give these children a voice? These advocates are called CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers.

When a child enters the child protection system because his or her home is no longer safe due to abuse or neglect, a judge may appoint a CASA volunteer to advocate in court for the best interests of the child and guide him or her to a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible.

Texas CASA is the state association that provides resources and support to the 72 local CASA programs that serve over 25,900 children across Texas. But with more than 46,000 children in the child welfare system, this leaves almost half of the children in care without a CASA volunteer to speak up for them. Our goal is for every child in care to have a CASA volunteer and to establish CASA as a household name to build awareness of this amazing volunteer opportunity.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, the Executive Assistant will work closely with the Director Team and the Board of Directors to ensure the organization’s senior leaders, including CEO, are operating with efficiency and order. The Executive Assistant will leverage maximum benefit from our CEO, help run exceptionally effective board and management meetings, and stay on target with our ambitions related to ongoing improvement and growth. This is a full time, non-exempt position.

Essential Functions

Scheduling, planning, note-taking, and tracking follow-up for meetings of the CEO, Leadership Team, Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and Board Committees
Maintain the electronic and hardcopy calendar for the CEO, by scheduling appointments, making travel arraignments, and resolving scheduling conflicts as necessary.
Coordinating and scheduling the CEO’s internal and external responsibilities and supporting strong management of director-level staff by CEO
Assisting the Deputy CEO in monitoring progress toward organizational, departmental and individual goals and performance indicators
Completing research, analysis and writing tasks and managing a variety of special projects
Facilitating robust Board engagement, effective Board meeting preparation and coordination
Primary person responsible for answering phones and monitoring front door.
Proving administrative assistance to Texas CASA staff by ordering supplies, maintaining copy machines, and handling office repairs

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant work experience preferred; advanced training welcome
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel required, design software and Contact Management software experience is desirable
Must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and a passion for project management
Must enjoy working with people and on teams; must be willing to both take direction and manage up
Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to anticipate and address supervisor and staff needs
Must be a strong fit with Texas CASA’s organizational culture, which is fast-paced and collaborative with a can-do mentality
Must bring excellent written and verbal abilities, strength in multi-tasking, goal-setting, and prioritization
Knowledge of the Texas child protection system and CASA is preferred

How to apply

Please submit cover letter, resume and references to Executive Assistant Esteban Desantiago at edesantiago@texascasa.org.

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