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Job Posting - Executive Assistant, Board & Industry Relations


ABOUT CMA:  CMA was founded over sixty years ago as a membership organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the reach of Country Music around the world.  Our mission remains the same today as we serve thousands of members in forty countries.  We strive daily to heighten the awareness of country music and support its ongoing growth both domestically and internationally. 

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY:  CMA is committed to creating lasting change by nurturing an inclusive and equitable culture. By fostering these practices in all areas of our business, we will ensure the future of our industry. We celebrate the dedication of our staff, our membership and the industry in moving Country Music forward and are committed to offering education and resources to help ensure an equitable pipeline of opportunity that continues for years to come.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Country Music Association is looking for an individual to provide administrative support for the organization's VP, Industry Relations & Philanthropy and to execute all administrative functions related to Board meetings, board committee meetings and board related projects.  This position is based in Nashville, TN and requires three days of in-office work per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Act as the administrator of all CMA Board of Directors meetings as well as committee, subcommittee, and task forces meetings
  • Prepare Board reports, PowerPoint presentations, correspondence, and spreadsheets, and act as a staff liaison to members of the CMA Board of Directors
  • Compose Board and committee meeting minutes
  • Upload materials to board website
  • Maintain compliance with Board governance and analyze bylaws and Board policies to ensure consistency
  • Maintain long-term storage of all Boards meeting records, bylaws, and policies for historical purposes
  • Maintain the Board calendar of events and schedules for CMA executive team
  • Provide administrative support to VP of Industry Relations including but not limited to:
    • screening incoming calls
    • scheduling and/or arranging appointments and meetings
    • booking travel
    • completing expense reports
    • ordering meals
    • handling correspondence
  • Provide support and backup to office manager as needed
  • Other projects and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of three years of administrative support or other related experience
  • Strong writing skills and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to complete complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
  • Ability to autonomously manage multiple simultaneous projects and tasks, re-prioritizing work as needed in order to stay on schedule to meet deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
  • High level of integrity and discretion; able to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy


CMA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, genetic trait, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with federal law, the Country Music Association, Inc. (CMA) does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or military service in employment.

I understand that the employer follows and "employment at will" policy, in that I or the employer may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal low; this "employment at will" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized by the Chief Operating Officer of this organization. I understand that this application is not a contract of employment. I understand that federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens; all persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity; failure to submit such proof will result in denial of employment.

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In connection with my application for employment with the Country Music Association, Inc., I allow CMA or its agents to obtain a consumer report and/or investigative report about my background, including but not limited to: information as to my employment, education, consumer credit, driving record, social security number verification, police record/history and/or other public records.  I authorize all personnel to fully disclose information relevant to this investigation.

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