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What is an executive assistant intern?

Executive Assistant Interns are early-career professionals or students who support executives and senior managers by performing administrative tasks, scheduling meetings, organizing travel, and managing communication. This internship role provides hands-on experience in office management, time management, and professional correspondence, often serving as a stepping stone to a full-time executive assistant position. Interns learn to prioritize tasks, handle sensitive information, and develop organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

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As an Executive Assistant Intern, you can expect to support senior executives by managing calendars, organizing meetings, preparing reports, and handling confidential information. You may also assist with event planning, conduct research, and help coordinate communications between different departments. The role often requires adaptability and a proactive approach, as priorities can shift quickly. Interns frequently collaborate with other administrative staff and gain exposure to high-level decision-making processes, providing valuable insights into organizational operations.

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To thrive as an Executive Assistant Intern, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in office software, and often a background in business administration or related studies. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office Suite, calendar management systems, and communication platforms such as Slack or Zoom is typically required. Exceptional communication, discretion, and time management are vital soft skills for managing sensitive information and supporting executives effectively. These abilities are crucial for ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining confidentiality, and enabling executives to work efficiently.

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Executive Assistant Intern: (Global/Remote) - Help Change the World!

UniversalGiving

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Other

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Internship: Internships are for people in school or with a few years of experience. The Executive Assistant Intern provides administrative support to UniversalGiving(R)’s leadership on day-to-day tasks. We are seeking a candidate who is kind, understands the pressures a CEO faces, follows up the first time, and has high attention to detail skills. You will need to have good writing skills; prepare communications/applications; organize Google Docs, and more. This allows us to accomplish our mission quicker. We are excited to have you join our global team and help serve the world in philanthropy.

UniversalGiving(R) is an award-winning nonprofit allowing people to donate and volunteer with top-performing, vetted organizations all over the world. 100% goes directly to the cause. All partner organizations are vetted with our proprietary Quality Model (R). UniversalGiving(R) has been featured on the homepage of Bloomberg, Oprah.com, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. UniversalGiving(R) also has been featured in more than 16 books, including the new edition Harvard Business Review Book, HBR Guide to Delivering Effective Feedback, Arianna Huffington’s Thrive, and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s Giving 2.0. We have also been acknowledged six times on Great Nonprofits’ annual Top Nonprofits lists and are highlighted in Huffington Post's list of best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in the Christian Science Monitor and monthly contributions on Forbes. To date, we have matched more than 22,000 volunteers worth $31 million dollars’ of volunteer hours.

Responsibilities:

  • Update Salesforce contact databases
  • Input calendar entries into Google Calendar
  • Assist the Development Business Unit by researching/inputting potential contacts
  • Transcribe voicemails for blogs and emails
  • Create social media posts for the Office of the CEO/ UniversalGiving(R) accounts
  • Create and update Google Docs and Google Spreadsheets
  • Research on new areas of business
  • With proven success & a positive attitude, take on special projects and new responsibilities

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Commitment to confidentiality
  • Strong data entry and Salesforce experience
  • High proficiency in Google Workspace tools (some training provided)
  • Punctual and with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines
  • Able to accurately follow instructions
  • Demonstrates strong initiative and applies common sense in problem-solving

Benefits

  • Part-time, flexible remote positions
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures
  • Gain experience with a Tech for Good nonprofit
  • With proven success & a positive attitude, UniversalGiving(R) is likely to facilitate J1, OPT visas

Duration and Location

  • The position is available part-time (5-20 hours per week)
  • Minimum 6 months commitment
  • We provide remote positions with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries, including Russia, China, Kenya, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, Canada, the Kurdish population, South Korea, the U.K., Brazil, Kenya, and many more.

To Apply

Please send your cover letter, resume, LinkedIn, and two writing samples to volunteers@universalgiving.org with the subject: Executive Assistant Intern Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

UniversalGiving(R) is committed to understanding and representing the diverse populations it serves worldwide. Members of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical abilities or disabilities, religions or beliefs, and cultures are welcome as employees and volunteers in our organization. We believe that a diverse team will best serve our diverse populations. Please see our policy on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Our Vision is to "Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life."(R)

Let’s Connect:

Facebook: UniversalGiving

Twitter: @ UniversalGiving

LinkedIn: UniversalGiving Page

Instagram: @ UniversalGiving

Pinterest: @ UniversalGiving

Our Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley:

Blog: Living and Giving (CEO blog)

Facebook: @ Pamela Hawley

Twitter: @ PamelaHawley

LinkedIn: Pamela Hawley

Instagram: @ PamelaHawley

Pinterest: @ PamelaHawley

Watch our video to learn more: UniversalGiving Featured on CBS

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