Assistant, Infrastructure and Operations

About Leadership for Educational Equity

Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) is a nonprofit leadership development organization inspiring and supporting a network of civic leaders to eradicate the injustice of educational inequity.

Through one-on-one coaching, fellowships, workshops, and resources, LEE works to develop and inspire its members individually and collectively, across all disciplines – as policy makers, advocates, elected leaders and community organizers. LEE membership is free and currently open to alumni of several partner organizations including Teach For America, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), New Leaders, Latinos for Education, Urban Teachers, and Public Allies. LEE believes that when a diverse group of leaders, grounded in a commitment to equity, are in leadership roles, they will serve as a transformative force for and with students and communities.

LEE is a diverse team of passionate and talented individuals committed to making a... difference. We are a high-growth, results-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is honored to have been selected as a LATINA Style 50 Award recipient and a When Work Works award recipient. We are also an Employer of National Service. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more, please visit educationalequity.org.

Position Summary:

This role will provide key logistical and operations support for several infrastructure teams. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail and can thrive in a fast-paced, values-driven organization. The work of this role will be consistent in nature and the staff member should be able to work with progressively more independence.

Position Location: Flexible

Travel Requirements: None

Responsibilities:

VP/SVP Support (30%)

• Manage calendar, travel, and logistics for multiple VPs/SVPs, including prioritization of calendar demands
• Provide primary stewardship & organization over team Google drive

Administrative support for team meetings/retreats (30%)

• Execute efficient, budget-compliant, and inclusive logistical planning for in-person team retreats
• Execute efficient and inclusive logistical planning for virtual standing meetings (within- and cross-team)
• Contribute logistical support for All Staff Conference and similar multi-team gatherings

Procurement and Financial Management (25%)

• Complete reconciliation of team AmEx expenses each month
• Support expense reporting including tracking, coding, and monitoring team expenses
• Maintain team documentation for contracts and renewals
• Process invoices for payment through Concur, ensuring documentation and coding adhere to standards set by the Finance team

Special Administrative Projects (15%)

• As needed, support the administrative needs for special projects including:
• Back-up logistical support for member-facing programs
• Back-up management of other teams’ invoices and AmEx during a leave, vacancy, or PTO

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of professional experience
• Experience or regular use of common technological tools and platforms including Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and responsiveness
• Experience managing a large volume of tasks with competing priorities
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
• Ability to learn new processes, tasks, and technology quickly
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep passion for educational equity and belief in LEE’s mission and theory of change