ABOUT US
Inatai Foundation is a growing 501(c)(4) philanthropic organization committed to working with communities to shift the balance of power to ensure racial justice and equity across Washington and beyond. We are hiring an Executive Administrative Assistant to join the President’s Office.
Cultivating a staff team that embodies the diverse experiences of Washington communities is essential to these aspirations. We strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; individuals who are immigrants, bilingual, and multicultural; d/Deaf people and people with disabilities; members of LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
Visit our About Us page to learn more about our work, approaches, and values. You may also browse our Join Inatai page to understand our hiring process, work culture, and benefits.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Administrative Assistant (EA) role is a highly visible position at the Foundation, requiring interaction with a broad range of internal constituents and playing a key role in supporting our mission. Reporting to the Senior Executive Assistant to the Board & CEO, the EA provides overall administrative, travel, event planning, hosting, and project support to the CEO and serves as a key liaison for the President’s Office. Professionalism, the ability to cultivate relationships, and flexibility to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of a growing organization are essential.
Serving in a highly visible capacity within the organization, the Executive Assistant (EA) plays a crucial role in providing executive support to the CEO, focusing on strategic time management and relationship-building efforts. The EA will be a key representative of the foundation's 50-year vision and mission focused on racial justice and equity. This role will ensure values alignment in all communications, decision-making, and daily operations within the President’s Office. The EA will identify and work within both existing and new systems to bring strategic administrative vision, insight, and active engagement, partnering with the CEO and Senior EA to maximize time and resources in support of community power.
This is a full-time, exempt position located at our office in downtown Seattle five days a week. Some early morning, evening, and weekend hours, as well as 20-25% statewide travel, should be expected.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic calendar management and meeting preparation
Travel and expense management
Events and hosting
Administrative and communications support
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Key Skills and Attributes:
COMPENSATION
In addition to a positive and flexible work culture, we attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary ranges are set according to an explicit compensation policy, and relevant data are reviewed when setting ranges for each position. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000. A compensation enhancement is provided to employees with Indigenous or advanced language proficiency in more than one language that they utilize to advance the Foundation’s work across Washington.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical/dental/vision coverage for employees and dependent children (and partial coverage for partners and spouses), a 10% retirement contribution, generous time off (29 days of flexible paid time off, eight paid holidays, and a year-end office closure from December 25 to January 1), paid family and medical leave (12 to 18 weeks), a transit pass (where available), and support for ongoing professional development.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your specific interests through our online application portal. Priority will be given to applications submitted by May 26th, 2025. You will receive an automatic acknowledgment of your application once you submit your materials, and you can expect updates from the Foundation every two to three weeks once the priority deadline has passed.
We are committed to creating conditions where all candidates are able to fully express their talents and potential and invite you to let us know if there are any accommodations that we can provide to support you in your pursuit of this role.
Thank you for your interest in joining Inatai Foundation!