The Role
Provides proactive administrative support to the CEO while managing day-to-day office operations. Responsibilities include scheduling, travel planning, expense reporting, board and senior team meeting coordination, office systems and supplies, vendor relationships, communications, events, visitors, equipment, and administrative workflows. The role requires discretion, strong organization, professionalism, and effective communication in a fast-paced performing arts environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Department: Business Operations
Reports To: President & CEO
Location: Massachusetts, USA | On-Site
Salary Range: $55,000–$70,000 annually. Starting pay within this range is based on relevant experience and organizational needs.
Employment Type:
The Zeiterion (The Z) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to steward our historic theater as a gathering place for performing arts experiences where learning, connection, and creative expression thrive. Our work is guided by five core values: Imagination, Connection, Equity, Transparency, and Discovery. These values inform how we deliver on our mission and how we work together every day.
We are committed to cultivating a workplace where all individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. As a team member, you’ll be part of a culture that supports creativity, collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion. Learn more here: https://www.zeiterion.org
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant & Office Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Z’s administrative offices and provides direct support to the CEO. This role is responsible for coordinating internal administrative systems, managing organizational logistics, and serving as the central point for office-wide needs. Acting with confidentiality, a high degree of discretion and professionalism, the role ensures seamless execution of executive functions, contributes to a well-functioning workplace, and enables senior leadership to focus on strategic priorities. This role plays a key part in advancing our mission and contributes to a supportive, inclusive, and imaginative work environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced performing arts environment.
Key Responsibilities
Required Experience & Skills
Reports To: President & CEO
Location: Massachusetts, USA | On-Site
Salary Range: $55,000–$70,000 annually. Starting pay within this range is based on relevant experience and organizational needs.
Employment Type:
- Non-Exempt
- Full-Time (40 hours per week)
- Permanent
The Zeiterion (The Z) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to steward our historic theater as a gathering place for performing arts experiences where learning, connection, and creative expression thrive. Our work is guided by five core values: Imagination, Connection, Equity, Transparency, and Discovery. These values inform how we deliver on our mission and how we work together every day.
We are committed to cultivating a workplace where all individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. As a team member, you’ll be part of a culture that supports creativity, collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion. Learn more here: https://www.zeiterion.org
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant & Office Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Z’s administrative offices and provides direct support to the CEO. This role is responsible for coordinating internal administrative systems, managing organizational logistics, and serving as the central point for office-wide needs. Acting with confidentiality, a high degree of discretion and professionalism, the role ensures seamless execution of executive functions, contributes to a well-functioning workplace, and enables senior leadership to focus on strategic priorities. This role plays a key part in advancing our mission and contributes to a supportive, inclusive, and imaginative work environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced performing arts environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing high-quality, proactive administrative support to the CEO
- Supporting the CEO with scheduling, travel planning, expense reporting, signing of checks and other documentation, and preparation of meeting materials
- Coordinating logistics for board and senior team meetings, including preparation of agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up documentation
- Attending and taking notes at key meetings as needed by the CEO
- Coordinating and maintaining systems, supplies, and workflows that enable team productivity and communication
- Managing general office operations, including bank deposits and IRA reports, supply ordering, contact lists, conference logistics, annual subscriptions and dues, equipment maintenance, mail handling (incoming and outgoing), voicemail system, printers and other office equipment, and vendor relationships for office needs
- Facilitating internal communications and organizational calendar management to support operational alignment
- Coordinating and executing upon logistics for staff and board events and initiatives
- Serving as the point of contact for administrative inquiries and coordinating logistics for internal meetings and external visitors
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience & Skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Calendar and scheduling software proficiency
- Experienced with Office 365 programs
- Ability to work independently and quick problem-solving
- Customer Service and interpersonal skills
- Able to learn and adapt new programs/software as needed
- High level of discretion and professionalism
- Experience with board or executive support
- Experience with tech and equipment maintenance
- Experience in entertainment/events industry
- In addition to English, multilingual Spanish, Portuguese, Kriolu (Cape Verdean Creole), Haitian Creole, or K’iche.
- Medical insurance
- Dental & vision
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Employer-paid STD, LTD, Life
- Generous paid time off
- Professional development
- Additional perks: Tickets to performances, wellness programs, and remote and schedule flexibility.
Skills Required
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with calendar and scheduling software
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 programs
- Ability to work independently and solve problems quickly
- Customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn and adapt to new programs and software
- High level of discretion and professionalism
- Experience with board or executive support
- Experience with technology and equipment maintenance
- Experience in the entertainment or events industry
- Multilingual ability in Spanish, Portuguese, Kriolu, Haitian Creole, or K'iche, in addition to English
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The Company
What We Do
The Zeiterion, also known as The Z, is a nonprofit performing arts center in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. It stewards a historic theater as a gathering place for live performances and arts experiences that foster learning, connection, and creative expression. Its programming spans musicals, plays, rock, symphony, comedy, dance, films, and educational initiatives, serving as a major cultural institution for the SouthCoast region.
