"We value the many contributions of our staff, and we recognize that every person, every job, contributes to the well-being of the children, adults, and families we serve. I hope you will consider joining one of our many teams to make a difference in the lives of so many of our neighbors and community members."

• Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant:

Provide daily support to Executive staff, ensuring their administrative support needs are met with expert contextual knowledge, technical skills, communication skills, and confidentiality. Consider this position if you have experience supporting a team of Executives.

Responsibilities:

• Daily scheduling, analyzing incoming communication, greeting visitors/determining appropriate access to Executive staff
• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Board of Trustees
• Oversees the front desk of the administrative office building, including supervision of the front desk Administrative Assistant
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, often communicating on the behalf of the Executive team
• Conducts research, reporting findings in an accurate, concise manner
• Provides access for Executive staff to the Howard Center facility outside normal business hours
• Coordinates travel arrangements, reservations, itinerary, and logistics as needed
• Meeting room preparation

Requirements:

• A combination of five years' experience and education will be considered

Desired:

• Experience in supporting a team of Executives
• Experience relevant to human services, legal assistant/paralegal, and business administration
• Abilities contributing to success include but are not limited to diplomacy, confidentiality, assertiveness, reliability, flexibility, self-motivation, and professionalism

Structure:

• Full time
• Non Union
• Exempt
• Starting at $66,253

• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy, for both internal and external applicants.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.