Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant provides trusted support across all aspects to the Director & CEO of The Newark Museum of Art. This role provides comprehensive administrative support, manages complex scheduling, prepares materials for meetings and board engagement, tracks priorities and follow-up items, and coordinates communication from the Director’s office. The Executive Assistant handles sensitive projects, performs a wide range of tasks essential to the smooth, efficient and effective operations of the executive office, and ensures that the Director & CEO is supported in all activities.

Work Schedule:

This position is a full-time, onsite position, required to work onsite five (5) days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the Director & CEO’s calendar, including meetings, travel, and logistics for any and all activities involving the Director & CEO.
• Manage priorities and provide administrative support for the Director & CEO to ensure the office runs efficiently and effectively.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Director and internal and external stakeholders, handling correspondence with diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Send the Director & CEO a daily schedule highlighting meetings and key details.
• Track projects, commitments, and follow-up items to ensure deadlines and responsibilities are met.
• Prepare executive briefing notes, background materials, and presentations to support meetings and decision-making.
• Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations on behalf of the Director & CEO.
• Serve as the key point of contact between the Director & CEO and staff, helping coordinate communication and next steps.
• Maintain organized files, records, and contact lists for the Director & CEO’s office.
• Track and manage the Director & CEO’s budget and expenses.
• Prepare and process expense reports and reimbursement requests.
• Support special projects and initiatives led by the Director & CEO.
• Coordinate scheduling and communication between the Director & CEO and the Board of Trustees.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of materials for board and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and supporting documentation.
• Manage logistics for board meetings, retreats, and committee sessions in coordination with the Manager, Administration.
• Record meeting notes and track action items to support follow-up.
• Maintain board records and governance documents with accuracy and discretion.
• Maintain records for the Board of Trustees including bios, headshots, and committee lists.
• Manage all relationships professionally, sensitively and confidentially.
• Assist in coordinating organizational initiative meetings involving the Director & CEO; ensure the Director & CEO is aware of all organizational and operational activities.
• Ensure the Director & CEO is aware of all activities locally, nationally, and globally that may support the sustainability and awareness of the Museum.
• Serve as the primary note-taker in board meetings, leadership team meetings, and other meetings involving the Director & CEO; track key action items and ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure shared areas and meeting rooms are well-organized and maintained to support a professional and welcoming office environment in coordination with the Manager, Administration.
• Maintain organized filing systems and records for the Director & CEO’s office.
• Coordinate meeting space, materials, and other logistics for meetings and events hosted by the Director & CEO’s office.

Support improvements to office processes and general administrative needs as directed by the Director & CEO.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Business Administration, Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field a plus.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in executive administration, operations, or chief of staff roles, preferably in museums, cultural institutions, or complex nonprofits.
• Proven expertise in managing an executive office and optimizing administrative functions.
• Extensive experience liaising with Board of Trustees and understanding nonprofit governance.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including drafting high-level correspondence, reports, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, maintain strict confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with the utmost integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in office management software, calendaring, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, database applications, and virtual communication platforms.
• Skilled at managing multiple complex priorities and deadlines in fast-paced, demanding, and dynamic environments.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally work and perform some tasks on evenings and weekends as needed.
• Passion for arts and/or science
• Exceptional writing, research, organizational, technology and time management skills.

 

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Primarily performed in a professional office environment, with significant time spent utilizing computer and communication devices.
• Ability to remain in a stationary period for extended periods of time, move about, access, and operate computer equipment.

• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to fifteen (15) pounds.

• Ability to move throughout the Museum’s offices, galleries, facilities, and meeting spaces to engage with staff, trustees, and external partners.

• Ability to navigate accessible public and administrative areas of the Museum, including use of elevators.

 

Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 annually, based on experience and expertise; includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance, Pension, 401K retirement, and generous paid time off

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The Newark Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we can only contact those candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the open positions.