Executive Assistant (Nonprofit)

Based in New Haven, EMERGE Connecticut™ is a nonprofit social enterprise committed to assisting formerly incarcerated people ages 18 and older to successfully integrate back into their families and communities statewide. We work alongside people returning home as they seek a supportive and healthy transition from incarceration through paid employment, training, peer-mentorship, coaching, tutoring, and other trauma-informed services. EMERGE’s reentry model has proven successful in New Haven since July 2011 where just 11% of EMERGE crewmembers returned to prison on a new conviction within two years of their enrollment—in contrast to over one-third of people nationwide (BOJ, 2021).

The Part-Time Executive Assistant will support a dynamic leadership team bringing EMERGE Connecticut™ into a new phase of growth to replicate a second site in Connecticut. Working with the Executive Director and Director of Training and Business Development, this role is responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of the respective director’s weekly and quarterly agendas, as well as overseeing office management duties in New Haven. A successful Executive Assistant will bring a passion for EMERGE’s mission, adopt a broad understanding of EMERGE’s strategic goals, and have a sincere willingness to learn. The Executive Assistant will be expected to split time 60% in support of Executive Director and 40% in support of the Dir. of Training and Business Development.

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