Executive Assistant

MHS Association

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Contact Information: Karen Lehman

Opportunity at a Glance

MHS Association seeks a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide administrative and strategic support to our executive leadership team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a values-driven nonprofit association serving health and human service organizations nationwide.

Executive Summary

We are looking for an Executive Assistant who excels at anticipating needs, managing complex priorities, and ensuring seamless operations for our President/CEO, COO, CFO, and Governing Board. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and emotionally intelligent, with excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting mission-driven work.

About MHS Association

MHS Association serves 78 Anabaptist health and human service organizations across the U.S., supporting senior leadership and boards through education, resources, networking, and advocacy. Our members represent senior living, behavioral health, social services, acute medical care, and more.
We are values-based and collaboration-focused—committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming workplace for all.

On January 1, 2026, we will merge with Friends Services Alliance (FSA), expanding our network to over 90 organizations and strengthening our shared mission to inspire, strengthen, and advance the effectiveness of values-aligned health and human services.

Role Definition & Impact

As Executive Assistant, you will be an integral member of the MHS team, ensuring that our leadership can focus on strategic priorities. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, maintain key organizational documents, and provide essential support for board functions, member services, and events such as our annual MHS Assembly. Your work will directly impact our ability to serve our members with excellence.

Education/Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of office/administrative experience, or high school diploma with 4+ years’ relevant experience (additional education may substitute for experience).
  • Proven track record of proactive self-direction and sound judgment with minimal supervision.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite and database management.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, agility, and foresight.
  • Clear, concise, and professional communication skills across multiple channels.
  • Commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Position Details

Application Process

Please send us both your cover letter and resume.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority consideration for early submissions.

Target start date: Mid-September 2025.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MHS Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees. We embrace differences in race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, and veteran status

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