Are you a problem solver? Tech-savvy? Resourceful and adaptable? Do you love being a key member of a small team?

From the Top is looking for an Executive Assistant to serve as the Executive Director’s productivity partner, working together to streamline operations, manage projects, and remain laser-focused on our work to amplify youth voice, artistry, and leadership.

About Us

From the Top celebrates and empowers talented young musicians ages 8-18. We are best known for our radio show featured on nearly 200 stations on National Public Radio.

Our musicians come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

What you’ll do

Reporting to From the Top’s Executive Director, you’ll be a key member of the senior management team. Your key responsibilities will be to:

·       Act as the point of contact among staff, board, funders, and business partners

·       Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner

·       Manage the ED’s calendar, making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters

·       Serve as primary liaison to FTT’s Board of Directors

·       Format information for internal and external communication – emails, presentations, reports

·       Screen and respond to e-mails on the ED’s behalf

·       Independently perform special projects such as researching information and compiling reports

·       Organize meetings, including scheduling, reminders, and follow-up

·       Make travel arrangements for the ED and other senior leadership

This will be a good fit if you:     

·       Have exceptional organizational and communication skills

·       Are proficient at project management

·       Are tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and resourceful

·       Love working collaboratively

·       Enjoy thinking on your feet

·       Love to learn

Pay and hours

This is a 40 hr/week non-exempt position and qualifies for benefits. The salary range is $48,000 – $52,000 annually. You can work remotely four days/week. One day will be in-person with the Executive Director, based in Los Angeles. Hours are 7:30am – 3:30pm PT, with occasional early evening hours for board meetings and donor events.

Sound like you?

We’d love to hear from you! Send an email that explains why you’re interested in the position along with your resume to jobs@fromthetop.org.