Executive Assistant

Forterra

. Support the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Forterra by directing executive administrative functions .

Posted 10/12/2026contractSeattle • Washington • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in executive administrative support, including advanced proficiency in Office 365 and Raiser's Edge, while maintaining exceptional organizational and communication skills. Capable of managing complex schedules and prioritizing tasks for senior leadership effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15 Years Executive Support ExperienceAdvanced Office 365 ProficiencyRaiser's Edge ExperienceExcellent Business Communication SkillsExemplary Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Executive Administrative SupportProject ManagementSchedule ManagementDatabase ManagementMeeting CoordinationDrafting CorrespondenceLogistics OversightWorkflow ManagementDetail OrientationConfidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

Service-OrientedPositive AttitudePersonableFlexibleInitiative

Tools & Technologies

PCMacMicrosoft TeamsRaiser's Edge

Industry Keywords

Executive Leadership TeamDonor RelationsStakeholder CommunicationVolunteer LeadershipBackground Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the overall effectiveness and efficiency of Forterra by directing executive administrative functions
Manage scheduling for members of the Executive Leadership Team
Ensure administrative functions are met organization-wide
Support the CEO, President, and other executives with daily administrative needs
Manage workflows and deadlines; prioritize, scope, and resource critical work
Manage CEO and President priorities, schedules, communications, meetings, and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate with internal departments on outreach/engagement and speaking opportunities, transaction negotiations, and donor/investor stewardship and solicitations
Oversee logistics for meetings and events, including travel, lodging, facilities, IT resources, and catering
Oversee preparation, collection, compilation, and distribution of meeting and call materials
Brief executives on meetings, priorities, and weekly logistics
Monitor email and other communications and prepare draft communications/responses as necessary
Manage the Raiser's Edge database and maintain donor relations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 15 years of experience providing support at the executive or senior level
Familiarity with PC and Mac
Advanced user of Office 365; Microsoft Teams preferred
Experience with Raiser's Edge
Experience with Boards or other high-level volunteer leadership
Excellent business communication skills in telephone, written, email, and face-to-face settings
Strong writing skills, including ability to draft correspondence on behalf of the C-Suite with minimal direction
Service-oriented with a positive attitude; courteous, personable, and flexible
Detail oriented and highly organized, with experience maintaining schedules, filing systems, and calendars for executives and/or senior leaders with a heavy volume of scheduling requests
Exemplary organizational and project management skills
Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities
Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and use discretion when handling confidential/sensitive information
Ability and willingness to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed
Must successfully pass a background check
Proof of authorization to work in the United States
Must reside in Washington state prior to employment
Forterra cannot sponsor applicants requiring work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment with primarily remote work
Temporary/contract assignment covering 3 months of parental leave