Executive Assistant to The CEO
HybridWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Manage the CEO's complex calendar, serve as gatekeeper for incoming requests, and draft briefing materials, agendas, and talking points. Coordinate domestic travel, expense reporting, and support key engagements including board meetings, donor outreach, and strategic partnerships. Track internal and external action items, lead end-to-end coordination of Board and Executive Committee meetings, and manage professional communications on the CEO's behalf. Provide light office operations support, including supply inventory management, while maintaining strict confidentiality across personnel, strategy, and financial matters. This hybrid role requires roughly two days per week in the DC Metro Center office with flexibility for board meetings and standard work hours.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting a CEO or C-level executive
- Experience supporting a senior leader in a legislative or congressional office
- Outstanding time management, organization, and prioritization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment
- Technological fluency, including calendar and project management tools
- Specific experience with Microsoft
- Specific experience with Asana
- Experience in or around legislative environments (e.g., Capitol Hill, a congressional office, or a government affairs setting)
- Understanding of legislative processes
- Understanding of stakeholder engagement
- Understanding of high-stakes executive coordination
- Experience in a remote-first or hybrid environment
- Familiarity with nonprofit board operations, development, or fundraising teams
- Comfort navigating fast-paced, evolving environments with high-level coordination needs
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting a senior leader in a legislative or congressional office is highly valued
- Specific experience with Microsoft and Asana a plus
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