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Who is Water Mission?
Water Mission is a nonprofit Christian engineering organization that designs, builds, and implements safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions for people in developing countries and disaster areas. Guided by love, excellence, and integrity, we are driven to share clean, safe water and God’s love with all. To date, we have served more than 7 million people in 57 countries. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Christian Mission.
What is the opportunity?
Water Mission is currently hiring two Executive Administrative Assistants to serve each of the following senior leadership team members:
Below is a list of core position responsibilities. Throughout the interview process, Water Mission will discern which candidates are the best fit for each executive, and a more specific job description (if applicable) for each executive will be shared at that time.
Reporting directly to a ministry executive serving on our senior leadership team, the Executive Administrative Assistant performs critical administrative functions and serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the executive he or she supports. This full-time role is based in Charleston, SC, and reports directly to an assigned ministry executive.
A successful Executive Administrative Assistant will:
What is required?
Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
Alignment with the principles of servant leadership as embraced by Water Mission.
5+ years of experience in administrative support or donor relations required; 3+ years of experience supporting C-Level Executives preferred, ideally in a nonprofit organization.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development, and fundraising.
5+ years of experience utilizing comprehensive computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Keen attention to detail and organizational skills required.
Keyboarding/typing proficiency required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as a willingness to communicate via phone, video, email, or in-person.
Proficiency in managing The Raiser’s Edge or other CRM/database preferred.
Ability to thrive in a highly fluid environment and respond to changing requests.
Ability to host all guests and high-level corporate personnel with hospitality and grace.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Commitment to the values and mission of the organization and ending the global water crisis.