ABOUT MEET MINNEAPOLIS

At Meet Minneapolis, our mission is to positively impact the economic and social prosperity of our Minneapolis community by attracting visitors, meetings and events that directly support jobs and local businesses, generating critical revenues.
We believe in our shared passion to support the diverse community of Minneapolis through our values of Service, Collaboration, Inclusion, Passion and Integrity. We recognize it’s the unique contributions of all of us at Meet Minneapolis that drives our success, and we’re committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive and find meaning in their work.

Position/Title: Executive Assistant
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports to: President & CEO
Status: Full-time; Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the President & CEO, the Executive Assistant professionally manages the operations of the office of the President & CEO and Board of Directors, by providing strategic support for scheduling, drafting internal and external communications, and assisting the President & CEO with stakeholder engagement and management. This position may also oversee special projects and provide support to other members of the organization’s Executive Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three years’ experience supporting C-Suite level executives in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience working with boards of directors, the nonprofit sector and/or public sector desirable
• Project management experience (software and concept familiarity)
• Event and meeting management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and work effectively with a diverse group of people and across departments
• Commitment to confidentiality and political savvy in Board, partner and other stakeholder relations
• Ability to think strategically with problem solving and project management skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and working knowledge of social media
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to synthesize discussions and information into summary format with accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of executive office procedures, calendar management, practices, and technology needs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:

• Walk, sit, bend and squat
• Talk and hear
• Grab, pull or bend items
• Lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs
• View items at a close and distant range
• Stand, Walk and Sit for extended periods of time
• Use computers for extended periods of time
• Air and ground transportation travel for extended periods of time

Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than as “at will” relationship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:

• Walk, sit, bend and squat
• Talk and hear
• Grab, pull or bend items
• Lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs
• View items at a close and distant range
• Stand, Walk and Sit for extended periods of time
• Use computers for extended periods of time
• Air and ground transportation travel for extended periods of tim