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The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1920. We are located in St. Peter, Minnesota. MSBA prides itself as being a “Go-To” education association by providing workshops, resources, services, and connections designed to help school boards save time, reduce expenses, govern efficiently, and stay inspired.

Position

MSBA is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant. This position has a hybrid working model; it requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Primary Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant will:

• Manage multiple calendars, schedule appointments, and arrange travel plans and itineraries with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism while anticipating challenges and conflicting priorities.

• Screen communications for action items and due dates, bringing key items to the executive director’s or staff’s attention, and initiate necessary actions (e.g., respond independently, follow-up, prioritization, etc.).

• Organize meetings by arranging all logistics (e.g., facilities, menus, agendas, etc.).

• Create effective and accurate correspondence, memos, minutes, presentations, and reports.
• Prioritize conflicting needs; utilize strong critical thinking, discretion, and follow-through skills to ensure successful completion of various tasks and projects including those of a sensitive or confidential nature.

• Serve as primary liaison with board of directors; interact with individuals at all levels of the Association and members.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating travel and meetings including virtual and all-day, off-site in-person events.
• Proactive – ability to think beyond task at hand; analyze information and act.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.

Why you will love working at MSBA

• Hybrid working model (up to 3 days remote, remaining days on-site in St. Peter).
• Starting salary, $52,000 and up, dependent on qualifications.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match.
• Benefits package that includes the following options: medical, dental, vision, healthcare savings/flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more.
• Paid time off: vacation; holidays; and personal, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Casual office attire, except for meetings and events.
• Being part of a collaborative environment where everyone pulls together to make every project a success.

Ready to apply?

Interested candidates please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Current resume
• One current letter of recommendation
• Names and contact information for three references

 

Send materials to:

Amy Taylor

1900 W. Jefferson Ave

St. Peter, MN  56082

or

[email protected]

Hiring schedule

• Closing date – open until filled.

Initial review of applications will begin on October 19, 2022.

• Anticipated start date – December 1, 2022.

 

Please direct questions to:

Amy Taylor ([email protected] or phone: 507-934-8140)

Website: www.mnmsba.org

MSBA is an equal opportunity employer.

The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1920. We are located in St. Peter, Minnesota. MSBA prides itself as being a “Go-To” education association by providing workshops, resources, services, and connections designed to help school boards save time, reduce expenses, govern efficiently, and stay inspired.

Position

MSBA is seeking a full-time Board Development and Member Engagement Coordinator to join the Board Development Team. This position has a hybrid working model; it requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Primary Responsibilities

The Board Development and Member Engagement Coordinator will:

• Maintain and publish the Association calendar of programs and events.
• Assist with planning Association programs and events.
• Work closely with the Communications and Marketing team to create and implement a communication and promotion strategy for Association programs and events.
• Design and prepare surveys, general correspondence, memos, and materials. Proofread copy for spelling, grammar, and layout; responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.
• Foster relationships with members and facilitate handling requests for information.
• Provide operational and administrative support.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise independent judgement and problem-solving skills, multitask, prioritize daily workload, and complete work accurately and on time.
• Analyze information and make recommendations.
• Creativity, interpersonal savvy, and the ability to manage diversity.
• Demonstrated project management and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, virtual meeting platforms, and survey software; experience in using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is desirable.

Why you will love working at MSBA

• Hybrid working model (up to 3 days remote, remaining days on-site in St. Peter).
• Starting salary, $42,000 and up, dependent on qualifications.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match.
• Benefits package that includes the following options: medical, dental, vision, healthcare savings/flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more.
• Paid time off: vacation; holidays; and personal, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Casual office attire, except for meetings and events.
• Being part of a collaborative environment where everyone pulls together to make every project a success.

Ready to apply?

Interested candidates please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Current resume
• One current letter of recommendation
• Names and contact information for three references

Send materials to:

Amy Taylor

1900 W. Jefferson Ave

St. Peter, MN  56082

or [email protected]

Hiring schedule

• Closing date – open until filled.

Initial review of applications will begin on September 27, 2022.

• Anticipated start date – November 1, 2022.

Please direct questions to:

Amy Taylor ([email protected] or phone: 507-934-8140)

Website: www.mnmsba.org

MSBA is an equal opportunity employer.