Executive Assistant to the CEO (Temporary) - Part-time

Executive Assistant to the CEO (Temporary)

Part-Time | 10 hours/week | Approx. 12 weeks
Hourly Pay Rate: $27.25 Location: Phoenix, AZ (in person) FLSA Status: Non-exempt

About the Organization

Read Better Be Better is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2014 as a response to the state's literacy crisis. Our mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership. Our vision is a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills. Our values are simple – Be Excellent, Be Kind!

Job Summary

Read Better Be Better is seeking a Temporary Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide high-level administrative support during a short-term transition period.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently. You'll help keep the CEO's schedule, communications, and board-related logistics running smoothly so organizational leadership can stay focused on mission-critical work.

This is a short-term, part-time position (approximately 12 weeks) designed for someone who can step in quickly, manage details with care, and bring calm, capable support to a fast-moving environment.

What You'll Do (Top Responsibilities)

• Manage and maintain the CEO's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and priorities
• Monitor and route incoming communications on behalf of the CEO
• Coordinate logistics for Board, committee, and executive leadership meetings (including scheduling, materials, and technology setup)
• Prepare and organize reports, presentations, and briefing materials
• Support special projects and administrative initiatives as needed

A Day in the Life

In a typical week, you might be coordinating a Board committee meeting, organizing materials for an executive retreat, managing calendar changes as priorities shift, or preparing briefing notes for an upcoming meeting. You'll work closely with the CEO, interact with Board members and senior staff, and help ensure communication and logistics run smoothly behind the scenes.

Key Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of administrative support experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and good judgment

Preferred

• Experience supporting senior leaders or executives
• Familiarity with nonprofit organizations or governing boards
• Ability to step into complex administrative environments with minimal onboarding

Work Environment & Schedule

• Part-time (approximately 10 hours per week) for about 12 weeks
• In-person role based at RBBB's Phoenix office, with occasional local travel
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend meetings as needed

 How to Apply

Apply online at:

Please have an updated resume ready to upload. If you need assistance with the application, contact us at .

After you apply, we'll review submissions on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be invited to a phone interview, with an in-person interview to follow for finalists. Candidates can expect to hear back within approximately 1–2 weeks after the final interview.

Be Excellent Be Kind 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact .

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. See the RBBB on the website.