Launched in 2012, Kitamba, Inc. is a social impact consulting and products firm dedicated to dramatically improving learning and life outcomes for all children. We believe that great public schools and high-quality education have the potential to be life-changing, especially for students in underserved communities.
Kitamba is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our fast-growing team. As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for managing scheduling priorities and business development activities for the CEO, conducting targeted research, and supporting the CEO with special projects as needed. In this role, you will work closely with the CEO and the executive management team
What You’ll Do
The Executive Assistant will be expected to
Deliver outstanding schedule management and executive support: Solicit and review meeting requests, prioritize appointments, coordinate scheduling with internal and external parties, manage scheduling priorities, travel, and event logistics for the CEO
Manage multiple priorities: Support the CEO with targeted research, client engagement and business development activities across a variety of projects
Engage with stakeholders: Communicate in a professional and respectful manner to all stakeholders, including clients and internal team members; develop knowledge of client issues, needs, and context
Demonstrate initiative and effectively manage time: Identify potential challenges before they arise and ensure that all scheduling priorities are addressed in a timely manner
What We’re Looking For
Education: BA/BS required, experience in education sector preferred
Related experience: Previous experience with calendar and schedule management in a fast-paced organization
Organization Skills and Adaptability: Capacity for maintaining an organized schedule and an ability to navigate ambiguity comfortably and meet frequent deadlines
Project Management and Adaptability: Ability to coordinate multiple events at a time, ensuring that all priorities are met across special projects
Results: Demonstrated ability to exceed goals and a bottom-line, action focused orientation
Strategic Vision and Agility: Ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends and incorporate them into a project; self-starter
Strong Interpersonal Skills: Sense of humor and ability to work in a dynamic environment a significant plus and an interest in working with an innovative company seeking to build a next generation consulting model
What We Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Annual professional development reimbursement fund
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Participation in 401(k) plans with a generous employer match
Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and family leave
Flexible work environment
Diversity & Inclusion at Kitamba
We value a diversity of thinking from our team and from the lived experiences of the communities we serve. We strive to attract and support a diverse range of identities, experiences and perspectives, and seek to create an environment where our entire team can thrive. To this end, we encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
EEOC and Accommodations
Kitamba is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
We’re also committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need any kind of accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, you can reach out to resumes@kitamba.com and let us know how we can best help you.
Employee Sponsorship
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At this time, Kitamba is unable to sponsor applicants who will require sponsorship for an employment visa either now or in the future.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
