The Water Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization in midtown Sacramento, is seeking a fulltime executive assistant to the executive director.

Duties include assisting with fundraising, tracking contributors and managing contributor database information; event logistics, venue contracting and presentation setup; serving as the coordinator for the board of directors, including arranging meetings, preparing board packets and taking board meeting minutes; coordinating the one-year Water Leaders programs; and serving as Foundation representative at trade shows and secretary to the executive director.

We are looking for someone who is task-driven, detail-oriented and interested in helping carry out our mission. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and communications skills; ability to juggle multiple duties/projects and to work independently; effective calendar management and follow-up skills. Some travel required, mainly in California. California water knowledge/marketing a plus.

Job Requirements: Minimum 3 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider experience along with 2 years college or business school equivalent. Strong knowledge of database management and software applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Access experience required.

Salary & Benefits: $47-51K/yr. Excellent health and retirement benefits, including 100 percent employer-paid medical and dental coverage and a 403B-retirement plan with an employer contribution.

Send resume and cover letter describing qualifications and interest addressed to Executive Director Jennifer Bowles by Feb. 23 to pwong@watereducation.org.

The Foundation is marking its 40th anniversary in 2017. Click here to learn more about the Foundation and its mission.