About the Role:
Support the CEO and Board Chair of Forever Balboa Park ensuring that the CEO and Board Chair have effective and timely communication with all trustees, staff members, Park stakeholders and public officials.ย
Responsible for keeping the CEO and Board Chair connected internally to the organization and externally to its many partners. This position reports directly to the CEO, with a clear line of communication to the Board of Trustees through the Board Chair.
Confidential Support for the CEOย
ยทย ย ย ย Manages the CEOโs calendar and ensures that all logistical arrangements are made for meetings, speaking engagements, business travel and receptions.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Oversees calendars of Board Committees and Balboa Park Staff.
ยทย ย ย ย Maintains smooth connection between CEOโs office and all departments, ensuring timely information flow and helping to resolve scheduling and/or logistical conflicts.
ยทย ย ย ย Maintains calendar of public meetings or key events where Forever Balboa Park representation is expected, and coordinates advance notification.
ยทย ย ย ย Manages assigned projects, initiates research, and analyzes data as needed.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Provides a pivotal communication link between the CEO and other Park-wide CEO's, Executive Directors, Board Members and other Park and City of San Diego elected officials and administrators.
ยทย ย ย ย Screens visitors, telephone calls, and mail addressed to the CEO.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Drafts and finalizes correspondence for the CEO and assists with committee work, both internal and external, to the Organization, Balboa Park, and community at-large.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Composes minutes, memoranda and correspondence to be reviewed by the CEO.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Maintains and establishes a system of files, records, meeting minutes, agendas, and data-based information for the entire Organization which includes, butย is not limited to: Board and Committee meetings, Park-wide initiatives, the CEO's administrative issues (local, regional, state and national committees), and boards of which the CEO is a member.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Maintains the CEOs contact databases.
Board of Trustees Support
ยทย ย ย ย Provides administrative support to the Board of Trustees; proactively coordinating and scheduling meetings generally in concert with CEO meetings.
ยทย ย ย ย Committee Meetings: Responsible for finalizing agendas, preparing minutes, sending meeting reminders and facilitating all meeting logistics.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Trustee Engagement Committee: Works with CEO, Board Chair and Committee Chair, updates Board Rotation Chart and potential candidate spreadsheet, liaises with candidates and keeps them informed of nomination process and status, orients new Trustees to the organization.
ยทย ย ย ย On behalf of the CEO, coordinates Board-related events and receptions in collaboration with Special Events Manager and Institutional Advancement team.
ยทย ย ย ย Trains Board Members on technology used when requested.
ยทย ย ย ย Maintains, manages and makes recommendations for improvement for all Board systems including Google drive, scheduling and Committee support.
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Management Support
ยทย ย ย ย Aids in archiving current Organization files and cleaning out space. ย
ยทย ย ย ย Maintains calendar and email protocols and helps maintain and organize all electronic files.
ยทย ย ย ย Liaises with public officials and Park stakeholders.
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Administration & Finance Support
ยทย ย ย ย Processes and mails finalized checks, deposit slips and check requests for Vice President of Finance.
ยทย ย ย ย Submits invoices/check requests/expense reports for CEO.
ยทย ย ย ย Serves as the primary contact for Printer/Copier representative for ink cartridge replacements and printer maintenance.
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Receptionist Duties
ยทย ย ย ย Welcomes visitors.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Hosts in-office visitors with appropriate hospitality.
ยทย ย ย ย Ensures public areas of office space are well maintained, and supplies are well stocked.
ยทย ย ย ย Follows procedures around office opening/closing.
ยทย ย ย ย Provides support to Senior Management Team as needed.
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Miscellaneousย
Performs other duties assigned by the CEO as relates to tasks-at-hand in fulfillment of CEO's responsibilities and carrying out the mission of the Organization.ย Any other duties as required.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilitiesย
ยทย ย ย ย Experience in a fast-paced office environment requiring multi-tasking ability with a high level of discretion.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Previous nonprofit experience a plus.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership, including complex and quickly-shifting calendar management and meeting facilitation.
ยทย ย ย ย Strong organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills.
ยทย ย ย ย Ability to cultivate relationships and provide excellent stewardship for Board Members.
ยทย ย ย ย Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports, agendas and meeting minutes.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Proficiency with standard office software (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat) and scheduling tools.
ยทย ย ย ย Ability to respond to all inquiries and requests in a timely manner.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Ability to analyze problems and develop, recommend, and evaluate proposed solutions. ย
ยทย ย ย ย Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions and highly sensitive/confidential information.ย
ยทย ย ย ย Must be extremely organized and capable of advanced planning and complex problem solving.
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Preferred Qualificationsย
Bachelorโs degree preferred but not required. Three to five yearsโ providing high-level administrative support to an executive or administrator.ย Non-profit experience desired.
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Department of Labor Classification: Exempt
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Working Conditions:
ยทย ย ย ย Normal office working conditions: sitting at a desk and computer terminal for long periods of time, typing and computer work, light to moderate lifting.
About Us:
Forever Balboa Park has been a cornerstone of San Diego's cultural landscape, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Balboa Park. Our commitment to the community fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment where employees are passionate about making a difference.