Executive Assistant

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Why we are different…

A Unique Opportunity…

Food for the Hungry (FH) believes that every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. Food for the Hungry turns Adversity into Impact. FH has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.

Who we are looking for…

FH seeks an experienced Executive Assistant (EA) that will provide high-level administrative support to multiple C-Level Executives in executing their responsibilities. Responsible for liaising between the C-Level Executives and their senior management and teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts and oversees special projects. The qualified EA will have at least 5+ years of related experience supporting C-level executives in an executive assistant role. or VP-level positions. The qualified candidate will also have experience with managing projects in various capacities. A successful candidate will be/have the following:

• A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs.

• Excellent communicator - able to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner

• Highly resourceful team player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

• Service focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations of the C-Level Executives and other senior executives by maintaining effective relationships with interested parties.

• Business sense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed.

• Commitment to excellence - Perform duties consistently at the highest level possible.

What you’ll do…

As the EA, you will:

Executive Support

• Sustain a daily calendar of meetings and events for multiple C-Level Executives.

• Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion, especially decisions directly impacting the global operations of the company.

• Prepares presentations, agendas, reports, special projects, and other documents in support of the organization's objectives.

• Liaises with project leads and reports on progress versus plan to track the status of all projects sponsored by C-level executives or other leaders within their organizational chart.

• Drafts, prepares, and proofreads correspondence for internal announcements, board meetings/communications, and other partner-related materials.

• Support communications and interaction between the C-Level Executive and strategic relationships inside and outside of the organization.

• Coordinate various aspects of travel, domestic and international, for the Chief and other members of the Chief’s leadership team.

• Coordinates, plans, and organizes small-to-large-scale meetings.

What you’ll get…

Along with competitive pay, FH offers medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premiums paid for employees and 50% of premiums paid for dependent coverage. We also provide a great 401k plan with a 6% employer match, vacation and wellness leave, Short-Term and Long-term Disability Insurance, 12 paid company holidays, a corporate incentive plan, and paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

WOW us!

If you’ve got the experience we are looking for - and want to join our mission - apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:

Why do you want to work for Food for the Hungry?

Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.