Office Manager/Executive Assistant

Company Description

The Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) is the leading statewide business association for the restaurant industry, representing over 2,300 restaurants in Delaware. As the largest component of the state's tourism industry and the top small business employer, the restaurant sector employs more than 53,000 individuals. With an economic impact exceeding $4.3 billion, the industry plays a vital role in Delaware's economy. The DRA is committed to promoting, educating, and advocating for the food service industry, which serves as a key pillar of Delaware’s economy, careers, and communities.

Position Overview

The Office Manager / Executive Assistant is a key operational role supporting the CEO and Vice President while ensuring the smooth day-to-day flow of the Delaware Restaurant Association and Delaware Restaurant Foundation.

This is a part-time, in-office role (Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM) focused on execution, organization, and communication. This position helps keep the office running efficiently, supports leadership, and ensures members and partners receive timely, professional support.

Reports to the Vice President.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling, meeting coordination, and follow-ups for CEO and VP
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional office environment, inside and outside
• Answer calls, respond to emails, and track all communications
• Keep tasks, deadlines, and team workflow organized and moving forward
• Support meetings, board coordination, and note-taking
• Assists with events and trainings
• Submit invoices and maintain accurate records and systems

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (in office, Dover)
• Consistent daily presence required

What Success Looks Like

• Communication is timely, clear, and professional
• Office is consistently organized and guest-ready
• Tasks are completed fully, accurately, and on time
• Leadership does not need to follow up to get things done

Who You Are

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Reliable and consistent—you follow through
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks
• Takes pride in completing tasks fully and keeping systems organized—nothing falls through the cracks
• Experience in administrative, office management, or hospitality preferred

Email resume to meg@delawarerestaurant.org

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Dover, DE 19901 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person