Executive Assistant

Who We AreSpiritHouse South is a Black women-led cultural arts and organizing powerhouse based in Durham, NC. Born from a legacy dating back to 1999, we are a growing organization dedicated to the liberation, collective healing, and empowerment of Black communities. We dont just "work"we use community traditions, art, and media to dismantle racism, poverty, and gender inequity. Currently, we are in a season of beautiful transformation as we build a new community center and transition from a grassroots collective into a lasting institution.The Vibe: Working with the "Dynamic Duo"Youll be reporting directly to our Co-Executive Directors,a leadership team that has literally grown up within this movement.No Micromanaging Here: We believe in service leadership. We trust you to own your lane while we stay focused on strategic growth and our new projects.Relational & Fun: Our culture is familial and deeply connected. We like to have fun, we value transparency, and we meet people where they are.Pioneering A New Path: We are the sowing seeds for our future. We need a partner who loves to build systems, thrives in an active and generative environment, and isnt afraid of the moments that come with high-impact liberation work.The Role: What Youll DoAs our Executive Assistant, you are the glue. You ensure our leadership stays productive and our operations run smoothly.Strategic Calendar & Inbox Defense: Manage complex schedules and Slack/email communications for both Co-EDs. Youll be the welcome point and the "drafter-in-chief" for professional correspondence.Logistics Legend: Handle all travel logistics (flights, accommodations, ground transport) and ensure our Pex cards and expense reports are reconciled by the 10th of every month.Project & Office Support: Help us organize our "digital home" on Google Drive, assist with administrative needs for the new land project, and support our growing team as we formalize onboarding.Meeting Rhythm: Youll coordinate our meeting cadence with our various consultants to keep our compliance and culture on track.Who You AreExperienced: You have at least 3 years of experience supporting executive-level staff, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven space.Tech-Savvy: Youre a pro with Google Workspace (Calendar, Drive, Docs) and Slack.Organization:  Exceptional organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent tasks with a high degree of discretion.Values-Aligned: You have a demonstrated commitment to liberation. This isn't just a job for you; it's an investment in a mission.The "Pillars": You are firm when you need to be, patient always, and possess a high degree of discretion.The DetailsPay Range: $45,000$50,000, depending on your experience with nonprofit operations.Physicality: Mostly desk-based (90%), with about 10% movement for event setup or local logistics.Ready to help us build this vision? If youre a proactive problem-solver who wants to help a Black women-led organization thrive, we want to meet you. recblid v6rbw2m7v8tn1t0gg7lfxgibizuqgm

Created: 2026-03-05