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Executive Assistant
Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, mission-aligned Executive Assistant to support the Chief Human Resources Officer.
The Executive Assistant will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Executive Assistant manages the day-to-day operations of the CHRO and works collaboratively with EA's across the C-Suite. In this high-profile role, the successful candidate must be comfortable handling urgent requests directly from the Board, CEO, Executives, and senior leaders as necessary.
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Requirements
High School Diploma (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred)
5 years of administrative experience, preferably supporting senior leaders or in an HR or nonprofit setting
Who you are
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
A positive, service-oriented attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
Interest in and alignment with HCZ’s mission and values
What you'll do
Provide administrative support to the CHRO, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating logistics
Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and follow-up documentation for internal and external meetings
Assist with data entry, document management, and maintaining department files and records
Draft and format emails, memos, and other communications
Help coordinate onboarding logistics and materials for new HR staff
Maintain and order office supplies and equipment for the HR team
Support the planning and execution of department events, trainings, and initiatives
Monitor and respond to general HR inquiries, routing requests to appropriate team members
Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned
Benefits
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Our exceptional full- time benefits include:
Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.

New York, NY, USA
$70,000-75,000/year