Executive Assistant

California Professional Firefighters (CPF) is seeking an Executive Assistant for its Sacramento based statewide organization. CPF represents 35,000 career firefighters across the state. CPF is dedicated to building a better life for California firefighters and their families by advocating for a secure work environment, safety on the job, quality health care and retirement security. Through political and legislative advocacy, CPF has safeguarded firefighters’ rights on the job and expanded protections, making it one of the strongest public employee organizations in the state.

The Executive Assistant supports and reports to the Chief of Staff
Serve as primary contact for majority of incoming calls for the Chief of Staff
Assists with expense reporting, reimbursement, event registration and submissions
Assists administration team in organizational-wide priorities and events
Manage scheduling and coordinate travel arrangements
Interacts courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, members, and vendors
Assists with event planning by researching venues, hotels, assisting with contracts, set up and take down, etc.
Performs office tasks, including maintaining records, ordering supplies, and general clerical tasks
Perform other duties as required to support the organization and mission

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 - 5 years of experience in supporting a senior manager or team
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and a desire to streamline processes and workflows using technology
Highly attentive to detail and excellent organization and time management skills
Handles confidential information with care
A team player capable of cultivating productive working relationships across the organization
Strong work ethic
Experience in meeting/event planning and travel logistics
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills
Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

Salary Range: 70-90k

Respond: Please send resumé and cover letter to: resumes@cpf.org