Position Overview

The Executive Assistant ensures the smooth functioning of the administration and supports the Executive Director’s ability to effectively lead the organization. Responsibilities include working with the Executive Director to provide administrative support for office operations, meetings, and the work of staff and board members. This position is part of a highly collaborative team that values learning, curiosity, flexibility, and mirroring the foundation’s trust-based model of philanthropy in the way in which the team operates internally. This is a new position in the organization and will require a high level of adaptability and collaboration.

Full job description: https://www.millerfound.org/news/now-hiring-executive-assistant

Organizational Overview

The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation envisions an Oregon where the arts and artists thrive in supportive communities and educational systems support the effectiveness of teaching and learning in every classroom.

The foundation strives to be an equitable organization that values and supports diversity amongst staff, board, community organizations, and partners, and seeks to create an inclusive environment where all people, whatever their gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education background, disability, or socioeconomic status, are valued and respected. We also value collaboration, teamwork, learning, innovation, kindness, compassion, respect, integrity, transparency, and flexibility.

Board and staff are embarking on an internal diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiative.

We have a talented staff of six and operate in an accessible office in Inner Southeast Portland with off-street parking and access to public transit. Our foundation is comprised of passionate people who care deeply about the non-profit communities we serve, appreciate each other, work hard, and have fun. Staff members actively engage in a culture of celebration, including quarterly lunches and occasional staff outings, and an environment that welcomes bring-your-dog-to-work days and visits from children and other family members.

Annual Salary and Benefits

•  Salary: 40 hr/wk $80,000 - $85,000 | 32 hr/wk $64,000 - $68,000, depending on exp.

•   Medical and dental insurance: 100% coverage for employee for medical and dental; $350 flat fee per month toward dependent coverage (total, no matter the number of dependents), for medical only

•  Retirement benefits plan (10% match after first year of employment)