About us: Equal Justice USA (EJUSA) is a national organization working to transform the justice system by promoting responses to violence that break cycles of trauma. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, public health, and racial justice to elevate healing and safety over punishment, advance racial equity, and meet the needs of survivors.
We build community safety by:
EJUSA's bold vision for healing and equity directly aligns with this urgent national moment, making it an exciting time to join our team!
Our team members: EJUSA is a team of fierce organizers and advocates, many of whom have been touched by violence and the justice system. We bring a broad span of perspectives to our work, united by one common belief that everyone deserves safety, healing, equity, and well-being.
What it’s like to work here: EJUSA is a special place to work. Our team is made up of passionate and collaborative leaders who treat each other as whole people. Our organizational culture is rooted in the values that drive our mission so we work to ensure that equity, partnership, transcending divides and healing are embedded into every aspect of our daily operations, from staff policies to salaries. We are an entirely remote organization and have been honing ways of building and maintaining trust across our team virtually since long before the rest of the world had to.
About this role: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented self-starter to provide daily support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This includes helping with daily tasks, preparing for meetings, managing a fast-paced calendar, and supporting coordination and planning of Board meetings. The Executive Assistant (EA) will serve as a liaison for the CEO and will communicate with staff, board members, donors, community leaders, external partners, and others. The ideal candidate will exercise good judgment and navigate a wide variety of situations with ease, composure, and discretion. This person is very organized and has significant experience supporting a leader, a can-do attitude, a problem-solver orientation, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
EJUSA has 47 extraordinary staff members throughout the country with small offices in Brooklyn, NY, and Washington, D.C. We’re a diverse, passionate team that loves working together to deliver real change. This position reports to the CEO, Jamila Hodge.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024 or when we receive 200 applications.
Target Start Date: January 2025
Location: Fully remote but must be located within the DMV area. This position requires the ability to travel to and access our Washington D.C. office space on a quarterly basis.
Responsibilities:
Executive Support
Administrative Support
Qualifications:
About us: Equal Justice USA (EJUSA) is a national organization working to transform the justice system by promoting responses to violence that break cycles of trauma. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, public health, and racial justice to elevate healing and safety over punishment, advance racial equity, and meet the needs of survivors.
We build community safety by:
EJUSA's bold vision for healing and equity directly aligns with this urgent national moment, making it an exciting time to join our team!
Our team members: EJUSA is a…
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including employer-paid medical and dental care, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, disability insurance, and professional development allowance.
Other Perks: While we have 40-hour work weeks, employees of EJUSA also enjoy human-first wellness-focused schedules because we understand that life happens and the impact of the work is more important than strict adherence to structures.
We come together as a group in person twice a year for week-long staff retreats to bond, plan, learn, and hang together at different locations throughout the country. Past destinations include New Orleans, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Los Angeles.
We have structures to support and back up our organizational values, ranging from benefits that help cover home office set-up, cell phone bills, and caregiving emergencies.
Staff members also have the opportunity to join affinity-based caucuses, a wellness team dedicated to centering the physical and mental health of all staff, the retreat team to help plan our semiannual convening, and our race equity leadership team that contributes to our organizational commitment to becoming an anti-racist community.
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including employer-paid medical and dental care, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, disability insurance, and professional development allowance.
Other Perks: While we have 40-hour work weeks, employees of EJUSA also enjoy human-first wellness-focused schedules because we understand that life happens and the impact of the work is more important than strict adherence to structures.
We come together as a group in person twice a year for week-long staff retreats to bond, plan, learn, and hang together at different locations throughout the country. Past destinations include New Orleans, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Los Angeles.
We have structures to support and back up our organizational values, ranging from benefits that help cover home office set-up, cell phone bills, and caregiving emergencies.
Staff members also have the opportunity to join affinity-based…