About The Connecticut Project
The Connecticut Project (TCP) is a social change organization that leverages strategies and tools to align around, invest in, advocate for, and generate real-world outcomes and systems change for people who are lower-income or asset-limited. We work for a just, thriving, and optimistic Connecticut where race, gender, income, geography, and other circumstances no longer predetermine opportunity.
To achieve positive social and economic mobility in the state, we focus on increasing access to safe and affordable housing; ensuring every child has access to an affordable and high-quality early childhood education; increasing economic opportunity by improving access to financial safety net programs, well-paying, stable jobs, and wealth-building supports; and ensuring that our state’s governance and resources are responsive to and supportive of the needs of low-income and asset-limited people. Additionally, we support intersectional issues facing low-income and asset-limited households, including healthcare access, the criminal legal system, and the specific needs of immigrants.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this individual is responsible for providing administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the organization. This role involves a variety of tasks including managing calendars, coordinating meetings and events, and general office management.
Core Responsibilities
Calendar Management & Scheduling
- Provide calendar management and support for the CEO and SMT.
- Provide scheduling support to the broader TCP Team for external meetings with stakeholders/partners.
- Coordinate appointments, meetings, and conference calls.
- Arrange travel itineraries and accommodation for all team members.
Operations & Administrative Support
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked office environment.
- Manage office supplies inventory and place orders.
- Oversee office equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for on and off-site meetings hosted by TCP.
- Serve as a liaison for community meetings at TCP office.
- Maintain and regularly update email and contact databases.
- Assist in preparing documents, reports, and presentations and database management.
- Work closely with other operations staff and support other colleagues as needed.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
- Passion for the organization’s vision and mission and a commitment to organizational excellence in achieving them.
- Excellent organization and process management skills; effective facilitation and tactical problem-solving.
- Able to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in public, non-profit, philanthropy, and/or business sectors with a focus on administrative support.
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence including demonstrated empathy, humor, and resilience; engaging team-member; and values, honors, and promotes diversity in all its forms.
- Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Strong work ethic and professionalism.
Alignment to TCP Organizational Values
Commitment and capacity to authentically live and help develop TCP’s values:
- People-First: The interests of Connecticut residents, particularly those deprived of opportunities and outcomes on a basis of race, gender, income, geography and other circumstances, are first in everything we do.
- Courageous Acts: We are resolute in the pursuit of growth, equity and justice, willing to learn from mistakes, and not afraid to challenge steady habits to accelerate progress.
- Better Together: Grounding in the common humanity of all Connecticut residents ensures that personal, professional, and community differences lead to bolder innovations and stronger solutions.
- Optimistic Realists: We operate at the crux of possibility and pragmatism - the change we imagine is the change we work to achieve.
- Continuous Improvement: We listen, learn, and collaborate with humility alongside Connecticut residents and improve our methods with community feedback and guidance.
Team Structure and Reporting
TCP has four teams: an Issue Area team, an Invest team, an Advocacy & External Affairs team, and an Operations team. TCP’s Operations Team consists of the Chief Administrative Officer, Operations Coordinator, and Analyst. This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.
Compensation & Benefits
This position is full-time, operating in a hybrid environment, designed for feasibility for staff across Connecticut. Compensation for this role is between $60,000-$80,000 and commensurate with experience. Applicants should live in or be willing to relocate to Connecticut. The Connecticut Project offers an employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to health, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental life insurance; a 401(K)-match program; and competitive vacation and holiday policies.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter that references their experience (citing specific examples) in relation to the qualifications listed in the job description, why the applicant is interested in the position, and how the applicant heard about this posting. This posting will remain open until filled. Applicant information will be held highly confidential. Please note that finalists will be subject to background and reference checks. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Adriana Joseph, Chief Administrative Officer at info@ctproject.org with the title of the position in the subject line via www.ctproject.org.
The Connecticut Project is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a strong and welcoming team that reflects and includes Connecticut’s diverse and inclusive community. Candidates of all backgrounds, including urban and rural communities, are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.