Take Root and Grow With Us!

We are ROOTed in the mission of our clients.

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The Root Agency helps philanthropy take root and grow.

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Rooted in technology, development, and creative services, we become an extension of nonprofit teams through our shared-services model.

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We meet clients where they are and provide the most customizable development programs with the greatest value on the market. 

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We bring an activated team with a host of talents and skills to the table. 

 Together, we have raised more than $100,000,000 nationwide.

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We offer help for every organizational lifecycle.

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The Root Agency was founded nearly a decade ago by our current CEO Natalie Root and remains one of the few national women-owned firms in the philanthropic consulting space.

We work with national brand nonprofits like Big Brothers Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity and local nonprofits like the Catholic Student Center at University of South Florida. We are a successfully scaling company.

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We have a BIG Vision.

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The Root Agency was incubated to provide the team, tools, and processes to support nonprofits making a local impact in communities across the world--while delivering an immediate ROI. Our vision is to strengthen individuals, organizations, and communities through philanthropy.

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We need a strong Executive Assistant.

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The Executive Assistant will offer comprehensive support to company headquarter operations and the CEO. Our highly motivated Executive Assistant will coordinate the CEO's calendar, engage in special projects, manage the agency's office operations, and elevate the administrative experience for clients and team members. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, be a process ninja, and engage with team members to create efficiencies at all levels within the organization and with external clients as needed. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required to effectively navigate, coordinate, and resolve project challenges. We expect our team to adapt to company needs. 

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Your Responsibilities will Sow the Seeds for Professional and Business Growth.

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• Invest in building long-lasting relationships both externally and internally

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• Exercise a high level of confidentiality

•  Provide sophisticated calendar and schedule management for CEO

• Deliver support to sales/marketing efforts

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• Support the nonprofit partner onboarding experience

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• Plan, coordinate, and lead company events

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• Coordinate approved team travel

• Coordinate daily communications via telephone, email, and other software        applications used by The Root Agency and our client partners

• Assist the CEO with personal scheduling, travel, lunches etc. as needed

• Prepare Word and Excel reports and Powerpoint Presentations

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• Record meeting minutes as needed

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• Perform basic duties such as digital filing and data entry

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• Manage all aspects of organization's office services, including the 

replenishment of supplies

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• Check PO Box and process and distribute daily mail

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• All other projects/duties as assigned

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We are a Hybrid Company.

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We are physically located in Dunedin, FL, at the Hub above the Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Dunedin. We currently serve clients in 15 states. Our team members are located across the US. This position will be in the office at least three days per week and may operate remotely two days per week. Company core hours are from 8:30-5:00.  Local travel to support the CEO may be required. 

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Are You the Right Fit?

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• Must be coachable, a nimble executor, and adaptable with a finesse           

       to creating order in complex environments

• 5+ years of Project Coordinator/Executive Assistant experience

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• PMP and/or Six Sigma Certifications a plus

• Experience in bookkeeping and budgeting a plus

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• Thrive in an intense, do-it-yourself, scaling environment

• Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and constantly evolving hybrid environment with diverse teams

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• Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly, while keeping

others apprised of status with respect to firm due dates

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• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal skills

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• Value altruism and philanthropic endeavors

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• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint), Google Drive,  Apple products, Zoom, current social media

management platforms and multiple technology and software platforms

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• Experience  in Adobe Creative Suite a plus

• Experience in Asana, Wix, and Kajabi a plus

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This is a Full-time Position.

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The starting salary for this position is $50,000 with performance-based bonuses and performance-based promotions. As a benefit, we offer 10 days of PTO, all federal holidays, and we are closed the week of Thanksgiving 

and 2 weeks at the end of the year. 401k is available with health benefits coming soon! Meaningful work in a supportive team environment. 

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Start Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: Rolling until position is filled

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To apply please submit the following via email to joinourteam@therootagency.com.

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Part I:

a. Cover letter and resume with applicable experience

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Part II: (Video or Written Submission)

a. Why do you want to work with us?

b. Explain your achievements and advancements in a similar role

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