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Executive Assistant

Wellness House
Hinsdale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Join Our Team!

At Wellness House, we are always looking for smart, dedicated experts who believe in a psychosocial approach to complement cancer care. A career with WH provides an opportunity to use your unique skills and talents to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer.

We provide opportunities for staff growth, leadership development, and team building throughout the year. We value direct communication, a mindful approach, and work / life balance. Our staff culture is intentional in our efforts to acknowledge and make space for diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging in our work with each other and in our program delivery. From snack-and-greets to staff retreats, we make sure to give our staff a chance to connect.

A Meaningful Mission

Wellness House envisions a community where all people affected by cancer thrive. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support, and empower participants in order to help them improve their physical and emotional well-being.

Supervised by : Chief Executive Officer

Supervises : Volunteers

Status : Full-time, non-exempt

Hours : 30-40 hours per week; some evening and weekend work required as needed

Location : On-site at main location in Hinsdale

Summary of Position

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and other senior staff.

Responsibilities :

  • Provides high-level administrative support and assistance to the Executive Director and / or other assigned leadership staff.
  • Performs clerical and administrative tasks including drafting letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents for senior staff.
  • Schedules and attends meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.
  • Receives incoming communication or memos on behalf of senior staff, reviews contents, determines importance, and summarizes and / or distributes contents to appropriate staff.
  • Performs office tasks including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and performing basic bookkeeping.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned by executives.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Attendance at Meetings Required

  • All Staff meetings (monthly)
  • Board of Directors meetings (5 times per year)
  • Development Committee meetings (5 times per year)
  • Attendance at Events Required

  • Annual Walk (First Sunday in May)
  • Lifetime Trustee Dinner (June)
  • Fall Ball (October)
  • Performance Measures :

  • To be filled in each year during annual evaluation, by employee and supervisor
  • Requirements :

    Education : High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.

    Experience : At least four years of related experience required. Nonprofit experience preferred.

    Skills / Abilities / Competencies :

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
  • Able to type minimum of 50 words per minute.
  • Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
  • Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred.
  • Commitment to cancer health equity
  • Commitment to the mission of Wellness House.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

    Wellness House is an EOE.

    Benefits :

    Employer paid Medical, Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, and AD&D insurance premiums

    Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Vision, and Pet Insurance benefits available

    403(b) with employer match

    Gym on-site

    Generous sick and vacation time

    Estimated hiring range : $25.00 to $31.00 per hour

    Final offers are based upon qualifications, years of experience, and internal equity considerations and may or may not fall within the estimated hiring range.

    Salary : $25 - $31

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