Executive Assistant

Save pets, help families, change lives. Take advantage of an executive assistant career that supports a team responsible for rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for 4,000 homeless animals annually and delivering other lifesaving programming.

Enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a desirable Monday – Friday schedule, and an abundance of different experiences to learn and grow your skillset.

The Richmond SPCA, an invaluable non-profit organization working to end animal homelessness, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join their team in Richmond, VA. This is a critical role where you will be responsible for overall administrative support to the executive leadership of the Richmond SPCA as well as communications support to the Advancement office.

Why you should join the Richmond SPCA team:

• Phenomenal benefits: health insurance with 95% of the premium paid for by the employer, you will only be responsible for paying 5%! Paid personal and wellness leave, 11 paid holidays, life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability, 401k plan with guaranteed employer contributions, family and medical leave, and worker’s compensation.
• Competitive pay
• You will have access to the Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital to receive care for your own pets!
• Monday – Friday, daytime schedule! Occasional weekend and holiday work is required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience specific to the position
• Administrative experience, particularly involving board governance
• Uncompromising commitment to the wellbeing of every pet in their care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Summary:

This person will provide services essential to the mission of the organization and the daily operations of the chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief advancement officer, chief financial officer and director of communication’s offices, including high-level external communications, meetings management, internal office management, liaising with project and other department managers, organizing meetings, maintaining confidential information, managing supplies orders for various departments, etc

The Richmond SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.