Executive Assistant

About the Organization

Good Sports drives equitable access in youth sports and physical activity, by supporting children in high-need communities to achieve their greatest potential, on the field and in life.  Founded in 2003 with a donation of 500 basketballs, Good Sports has grown into a national organization that has donated over $105 million worth of new sports equipment to give over 9.8 million kids a chance to play.

At Good Sports, we believe that a diverse workforce is essential to spark innovation, improve performance, and foster an environment of authenticity and teamwork. In so doing, we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, implementing an inclusive performance management process, building a diverse team and board of directors, and supporting equal access to sports throughout our community.

Good Sports is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals of every race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other factor unrelated to job requirements or job status.

When you join Good Sports, you will find a rewarding, supportive, and results-oriented environment.  We are driven by our mission and motivated by the impact we are achieving.  We look for committed individuals who are problem solvers and team players. 

Role Overview

Good Sports is looking for a disciplined, dependable, and organized individual who is willing to take on challenges and join our team as the Executive Assistant to the two Co-Founders.    The Assistant will be responsible for providing a high level of support for both the CEO and the President, ensuring the smooth operation of the C-Suite office.  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage meeting calendars, complex scheduling, and prioritizing appointments and events for two Co-Founders
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Conduct research and provide timely updates to Co-Founders on various topics
• Act as a gatekeeper, handling requests and inquiries
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operation of the executive office
• Provide administrative support for meetings and events, including agenda development, material preparation, and minute-taking
• Assist with special projects and all other duties as assigned
• This position does not have direct reports
• Travel as necessary based on the needs of the business and for the execution of this role
• Ability to work occasional early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus proven experience (1-3 years) as an Executive Assistant for senior leadership
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively take action
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience in nonprofit organizations is a plus

Location and Schedule

The Assistant position is a Braintree, Massachusetts-based position (this is not a remote role).  While we will consider creative scheduling options (and up to one day/week working remotely) for the ideal hire, the current preferred work schedule is M-F from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. one day of which can be remote from a home office.

Benefits

Teammate Benefits and Compensation

Good Sports believes that compensation is just one component of our value proposition to teammates.    We take a holistic approach to creating a meaningful and compelling employee experience which includes:

• Mission-driven, socially responsible, collaborative team spirit and environment
• Salary for this role as full-time is $60k-80k (This is the minimum to maximum budgeted range that we are willing to pay for this position. A person's placement within this range will depend on the number of years of direct and applicable experience)
• Access to group medical and dental insurance with an employer contribution (eligible on the 1st day of the month following the date of hire)
• Access to voluntary vision insurance and flexible savings accounts (eligible on the 1st day of the month following the date of hire)
• 401(k) with a company match (eligible at 90-days of service)
• Employer-funded short- and long-term disability and life insurance (eligible on the 1st day of the month following the date of hire)
• Generous paid time off to include 20 vacation/personal days with 5 additional days after four and ten years of service (eligible on 1st day of employment)
• Thirteen paid holidays (one Float included)
• A paid day off for your birthday
• ½ day summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• Paid one-week shutdown period (typically the week between Christmas and the New Year)
• One month paid sabbatical after 10 years of service
• Annual Company-Wide Day of Service
• Professional Development, Mentorship, and Training opportunities
• Semi-annual performance evaluation with developmental feedback