Location: United States

Type: Full TimeMin. Experience: Mid Level

Special Assistant to Chief Program Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Chief Program Officer

Updated:   August 3, 2018

At Martha’s Table, we believe in the power of community – a strong community.  For over 35 years, we have offered a continuum of support — through which we offer access to healthy food and quality education — to strengthen the lives of children and their families, and build stronger, healthier communities.  

The Special Assistant to the Chief Program Officer works across the organization on critical projects to support quality program implementation, strategic alignment, deeper community engagement, and mission aligned community partnerships.  The person in this role will have the chance to experience, support and learn from proven leaders committed to social change.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for social justice and strong organization, project management, and communication skills.  

The Special Assistant must be a self-starter with a positive attitude who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage shifting priorities.  The Special Assistant must have a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and be willing to step in to do whatever needs to be done at a given time to accomplish our team’s shared goals.

Key Responsibilities

Organize and maintain critical files to support the CPO.  Print and organize documents to assist CPO as requested.

Manage and coordinate internal and external schedule and meetings to support the CPO.

Support the development and maintenance of relationships with a diverse range of external partners, including other non-profits, schools, government agencies, coalitions, funders, and other supporters.

Conduct targeted research projects and ad-hoc analyses that inform program and strategic decisions in a timely manner.

Education

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Special Training/Experience

Minimum of two years of experience in an administrative function and/or in a nonprofit environment. Experience working with an organization’s senior leadership preferred.

Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment in managing multiple projects and competing priorities.  Outstanding time management skills and proven ability to organize resources and efficiently deliver in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent writing skills and experience creating compelling written and visual content; high level of aptitude with Microsoft Office products, including Powerpoint.  Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software a plus.

Commitment to Martha’s Table’s mission.

High level of sensitivity and discretion in dealing with donor, leadership, and client information.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities.