Who we are:

At the Child Poverty Action Lab CPAL, we believe every child deserves a life filled with opportunity. CPAL operates as an unofficial Research and Development lab for Dallas, using data to rethink public systems and equipping community partners at the neighborhood level to be successful in collectively achieving our mission to reduce childhood poverty in Dallas by 50% within a single generation. CPAL works across five key areas to reduce child poverty - Benefits Delivery, Maternal Health, Housing, Criminal Justice and Public Safety. These five “big bets” are rooted in a growing body of evidence that connects experiences in childhood to economics in adulthood.

Three key principles underpin CPAL’s approach:

• Design for scale: Child poverty is a problem of massive scale and requires the magnitude of government resources to fund solutions of equal scale. CPAL brings together the leaders of nine Dallas public agencies with a collective annual operating budget of over $10 billion to align local resources and take collective action on promising interventions.
• Center on evidence: CPAL develops and applies evidence-based outcomes frameworks on child poverty alleviation programs. Data is used to determine where to develop interventions and to evaluate if those interventions are working. CPAL equips our partners and community leaders to use data so they can make better decisions.
• Power with community expertise: By empowering community based organizations, residents, families, or frontline teams with tools, resources, and access to leaders, CPAL builds a broad coalition for sustainable efforts to combat child poverty.

Overview of Position:

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our CEO and Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner, adept at managing a wide array of administrative tasks, coordinating projects, and facilitating communication both internally and externally. This role is crucial to ensuring the Leadership Team’s time is optimized and organizational goals are met efficiently.

Why we need you:

Administrative Support:

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Meeting Coordination:

• Organize and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding meeting logistics and materials.

Communication and Liaison:

• Act as a liaison between the Leadership Team and staff, board members, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across various departments within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management tools.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.