We’re always looking for people who share our passion for protecting the First Amendment in the public sector. Email a cover letter and your resume to info@afft.org if you’d like to introduce yourself to us and chat about possible job openings.
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Current openings:
Executive Administrator
ABOUT AMERICANS FOR FAIR TREATMENT
Founded in 2014, Americans for Fair Treatment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that educates, equips, and empowers teachers, first responders, and other public servants in key states to receive fair treatment from government unions. Americans for Fair Treatment (AFFT) exists to help public sector employees understand their constitutional rights around union membership and to provide or connect those employees with resources to help defend and exercise their rights.
JOB SUMMARY
Americans for Fair Treatment’s (AFFT) seeks a full-time Executive Assistant to support the CEO and leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a master of multitasking, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong ability to prioritize and manage a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks. This role is critical to ensure operations run efficiently and effectively.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administrative Support: Manage the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Ensure the CEO is well-prepared for all engagements.
- Communication Management: Screen and prioritize emails, phone calls, and other correspondence. Draft, proofread, and edit documents, reports, and presentations.
- Meeting Coordination: Organize and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, and minutes. Assist with follow-up on action items.
- Project Assistance: Support the CEO in the management of various projects and initiatives, including tracking progress and deadlines.
- Research and Analysis: Conduct research and compile data as needed for reports, presentations, and strategic initiatives.
- Event Planning: Assist in planning and coordinating events and conferences.
- Liaison Role: Act as a point of contact between the CEO, internal staff, board members, and external stakeholders.
- Document Management: Maintain organized files and records, both electronic and paper-based.
- Special Assignments: Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Understand and support AFFT’s mission and values.
- Alignment to Free market ideas.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced virtual environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an executive assistant or in a similar role, preferably in a non-profit or policy-related organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, a related field, or commensurate work experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Some travel is required
- Full-time remote position within 100 miles of Harrisburg, PA or Washington D.C.
- Flexible hours may be necessary to accommodate the executives’ schedules
BENEFITS
- Salary will be commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package which includes 60% employer contribution to medical insurance as well as 100% employer contribution to vision, dental, and life insurance
- 4% company contributions towards a retirement plan
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Stipend for necessary and approved mobile technology
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials as a single PDF to hr@commonwealthfoundation.org:
- Cover letter detailing your interest in and passion for Americans for Fair Treatment’s mission and your salary requirements – cover letter required
- Resume
Americans for Fair Treatment thanks all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, the Organization will only contact those to whom it will offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
NOTICE: This employment application requires submission of personal information to Americans for Fair Treatment. In addition to the information, you submit in this application, Americans for Fair Treatment may consult other sources and will review any information it already has about you if you have a prior relationship with Americans for Fair Treatment. Any AFFT employee or outside contractor/counsel considering your application will have access to your personal information for purposes of your employment application process.