Executive Assistant

Job Summary:

The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is seeking a motivated and organized Part-Time Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director and contribute to the overall mission of enhancing downtown Smithfield. This position will involve a variety of administrative and support tasks, including accounting, grant writing, marketing, and event coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a knack for organization, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Answer phones, manage correspondence, and perform general office duties.
• Accounting Support: Assist with basic accounting tasks and maintain accurate financial records.
• Grant Writing: Assist with research, writing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for downtown initiatives.
• Asset Management: Keep an accurate account of downtown assets and resources.
• Marketing Assistance: Support marketing efforts through networking, social media and creating content for marketing materials if needed.
• Event Coordination: Assist in planning and coordinating events, ensuring all logistics are managed effectively.
• Community Engagement: Interact with downtown stakeholders, businesses, and the community to promote initiatives and gather feedback.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience: Previous experience in an administrative role is preferred. Experience with grant writing and event coordination is a plus.
• Skills:
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in social media platforms and basic marketing principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic accounting knowledge and proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Work Environment:

• This position will require working in an office environment with the opportunity for some remote work flexibility.
• Flexibility to work additional hours during events and peak periods as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Office management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Smithfield, NC 27577 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Smithfield, NC 27577: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20