Administration Executive Assistant/New Haven
- Columbus House
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Full Time
Columbus House, Inc. Job Posting: Full-time, FLSA Non-Exempt, Essential Executive Assistant
VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested
Company Overview & Mission Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provisionof food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless. Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends, and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission:"To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities." Purpose Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Assistant provides the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors with a professional level of confidential administrative support. We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Executive Assistant who is eager to contribute to the continued success of Columbus House s mission. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and open to learning with a strong willingness to take initiative. The finalist will be a mission-driven individual who is comfortable operating in a non-profit environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the Chief Executive Officer in all areas of scheduling, filing, correspondence, meeting planning & preparation as well as any other tasks assigned by the CEO
Manage calendar,reviewand flag priority emails
Drafts correspondence and assembles confidential and sensitive information
Schedules and attends monthly board meetings; schedules board committee meetings; composes,transcribesanddisseminatesboard minutes;assistsin coordinating board-related correspondence;maintainsboard records and On Board, assembles board packets for new board members.
Manages and keeps track of committees and group membership, attendance,participationand renewals
Attends other meetings as approved by CEO, such as Leadership Council, Safety Committee, TAG Committee, QA Committee, etc., to compose, transcribe anddisseminatemeeting minutes
Performs computer-related tasks including presentation development, data entry, formatting reports, grants, contracts and legal documents, file organization management
Purchases agency office supplies and stationery
Manages petty cash
Maintains supply room and manages office machines (fax, copier, postage, etc.)
Picks up, sorts and distributes agency mail daily; purchases postage for meters as needed; sends and receives certified mail and packages for agency staff
Provides administrative support to Chiefs as it relates to the Board and Board Committees
Some evening and weekend work isrequired
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Passion for the mission of Columbus House
Interest in being a supporting part of the leadership team of a mid-sized NPO
Bachelor s Degree
Minimum of 4 years of office management and/or administrative support experience working for senior level management
Outstanding skills in theutilizationof Microsoft Office programs, including Teams and SharePoint; experience with Zoom scheduling and calendar sharing required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability torepresentCHI professionally;maintainingconfidentiality and handling sensitive matters with discretion and diplomacy
Able to clearly articulate the Columbus House mission and is adept atmaintainingrelationships with staff, managers, directors, board members,donorsand all other Columbus House stakeholders
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Self-starter, highly motivated and resourceful team player able to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Forward looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
Supervised by : Chief Executive Officer Schedule : 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8am-4pm some evenings required Salary range: $25.50 - $28.25 based on education and experience Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered along with otheradditionalvoluntary coverages with full-time employment
401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
Paid time off
10paid holidays
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to ... or email to ... or apply at www.columbushouse.org
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply
VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested
Company Overview & Mission Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provisionof food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless. Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends, and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission:"To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities." Purpose Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Assistant provides the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors with a professional level of confidential administrative support. We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Executive Assistant who is eager to contribute to the continued success of Columbus House s mission. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and open to learning with a strong willingness to take initiative. The finalist will be a mission-driven individual who is comfortable operating in a non-profit environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the Chief Executive Officer in all areas of scheduling, filing, correspondence, meeting planning & preparation as well as any other tasks assigned by the CEO
Manage calendar,reviewand flag priority emails
Drafts correspondence and assembles confidential and sensitive information
Schedules and attends monthly board meetings; schedules board committee meetings; composes,transcribesanddisseminatesboard minutes;assistsin coordinating board-related correspondence;maintainsboard records and On Board, assembles board packets for new board members.
Manages and keeps track of committees and group membership, attendance,participationand renewals
Attends other meetings as approved by CEO, such as Leadership Council, Safety Committee, TAG Committee, QA Committee, etc., to compose, transcribe anddisseminatemeeting minutes
Performs computer-related tasks including presentation development, data entry, formatting reports, grants, contracts and legal documents, file organization management
Purchases agency office supplies and stationery
Manages petty cash
Maintains supply room and manages office machines (fax, copier, postage, etc.)
Picks up, sorts and distributes agency mail daily; purchases postage for meters as needed; sends and receives certified mail and packages for agency staff
Provides administrative support to Chiefs as it relates to the Board and Board Committees
Some evening and weekend work isrequired
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Passion for the mission of Columbus House
Interest in being a supporting part of the leadership team of a mid-sized NPO
Bachelor s Degree
Minimum of 4 years of office management and/or administrative support experience working for senior level management
Outstanding skills in theutilizationof Microsoft Office programs, including Teams and SharePoint; experience with Zoom scheduling and calendar sharing required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability torepresentCHI professionally;maintainingconfidentiality and handling sensitive matters with discretion and diplomacy
Able to clearly articulate the Columbus House mission and is adept atmaintainingrelationships with staff, managers, directors, board members,donorsand all other Columbus House stakeholders
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Self-starter, highly motivated and resourceful team player able to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Forward looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
Supervised by : Chief Executive Officer Schedule : 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8am-4pm some evenings required Salary range: $25.50 - $28.25 based on education and experience Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered along with otheradditionalvoluntary coverages with full-time employment
401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
Paid time off
10paid holidays
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to ... or email to ... or apply at www.columbushouse.org
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply
Job ID: 516893592
Originally Posted on: 4/10/2026
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