ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The Florida Holocaust Museum (The FHM) honors the memory of millions of innocent men, women and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust. One of the largest Holocaust museums in the country, The FHM is dedicated to teaching members of all races and cultures to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of human life in order to prevent future genocides. One of only three American Alliance of Museum (AAM) accredited Holocaust museums, The FHM boasts an outstanding collection of contemporary visual art as well as the largest Holocaust research library in the Southeastern United States. Its permanent exhibition highlights the artifacts, photographs, documents and testimonies of Holocaust Survivors and Liberators who came to settle in Florida. Please visit for more information about The FHM and its programs.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Florida Holocaust Museum is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), helping to advance our mission and enhance organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and passionate about our cause, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in facilitating communication, coordinating events, and ensuring that our Chief Executive Officer can focus on strategic initiatives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and assess daily needs and priorities of the CEO, including complex calendar management.
• Facilitates CEO’s email and written correspondence.
• Serves as first point of contact and liaison with a high level of confidentiality for all the CEO’s contacts, including Board members, donors, government officials, artists and others.
• Receives visitors, telephone calls and mail for CEO; ascertains nature of business and personally handles those requesting routine information, appointments and tasks; directs remainder to appropriate official / staff.
• Schedules appointments for the CEO; coordinates and schedules meetings on- and off-site; makes travel arrangements, as necessary.
• Maintains files and records for the CEO.
• Coordinates and completes projects and administrative assignments as directed by the CEO.
• Coordinates Board of Directors and Committee meeting schedules; collects RSVPs for quorum; prepares meeting packets; attends meetings and takes minutes; follows up on action points.
• Maintains Board of Directors files. Assists board members with a variety of organization specific requests.
• Participates in certain organization committees as required. Attends committee meetings on behalf of the CEO as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.