Executive Coordinator

Job Description

Position Title:  Executive Coordinator
Location:  Phoenix, AZ, with required travel
Status:  Part Time to Full Time, Salaried

The KNOW Women is a global media company that exists to amplify the voices of businesswomen through our publications and community. We believe these women deserve to be known because, when successful women are lifted up for their hard work and achievements, they inspire the next generation of female leaders. 

The KNOW Women is a media company that exists to amplify the voices of businesswomen through our publications and community. We believe these women deserve to be known because, when successful women are recognized and celebrated for their hard work and achievements, they inspire the next generation of female leaders.

As the Executive Coordinator to the CEO, you will assist in bringing awareness to local female-run businesses to help keep the KNOW Women’s mission moving forward.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to support the growth & impact of businesswomen both locally and globally through visibility and connections.

Key Responsibilities: 

Administrative Assistant

• Serve as the Executive Coordinator for CEO, Sarah Benken-Foushee.
• General office duties, including managing calls and calendars, emails and website communications.
• Set up all interviews with KNOW awards, i.e., 100 Women to KNOW, KNOW 40 Under 40 and KNOW Cares Grant Program.
• Assist with sponsorship and partnerships, managing communications and follow up.
• Manage storage facility, maintaining standards and ongoing inventory.
• Work with HQ team on special projects, as assigned.
• Coordinate with outside vendors on all KNOW events, including member dinners, Focused Conferences and the KNOW annual Summit.
• Represent the KNOW Women at 3rd party conferences and social events, as directed.
• Assist the Regional Account Managers with any 3rd party scheduling to ensure that publications are brought to a successful deadline.
• Attend all KNOW Phoenix Social functions, and selected remote functions, as needed.

Social Media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

• Assist, as directed in social media posting and content management.
• Other duties as assigned to assist in addressing follower feedback and inquiries.

Communications – newsletters, press releases, special editions

• Assist, as directed in creating and releasing KNOW communications.

Events

• Assist in the set up and takedown of all local KNOW events.
• Work with local teams to ensure the event is up to KNOW brand standards.
• Work with HQ on annual summit.
• Plan travel & experiences for Elite Plus Retreats. 

Desired Characteristics:

• Poised, with experience working with high-level business owners.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong working knowledge of technology, including Word, Excel and Google Documents.
• Working knowledge of SLACK.
• Self-driven, resilient, and coachable.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Self-starter that appreciates schedule flexibility and a level of independence.
• Ability to travel, as needed.

Experience Requirements:

• Prior Executive Assistant Experience a plus.
• Must be able to provide a minimum of 3 professional references.
• High School Graduate.  College degree preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to support the growth & impact of businesswomen both locally and globally through visibility and connections.  Moderate travel is required.

KNOW Women, LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, handicap or religious belief.

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

Email your resume and cover letter with subject “Regional Account Manager” to hello@theknowwomen.com