Executive Assistant

About CGC

CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America.

We collaborate with the public and private sectors to bridge financing gaps and mobilize private capital into projects that deliver measurable economic and environmental impact at scale. Every dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment.

Over the past decade, CGC has demonstrated the power of public-private investment by helping catalyze economic accelerators nationwide and mobilizing billions of dollars toward affordable clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Our model fills market gaps, unlocks private capital, and proves that economic growth and environmental progress can advance together.

A Career at CGC

A career at the CGC is grounded in impact. Our six core values guide how we invest and how we work together.

Innovation drives creative solutions and continuous improvement.

Mission-Driven Focus keeps long-term impact at the center of every decision.

Partnership shapes how we mobilize capital and build trust-based relationships.

Accountability defines our stewardship and commitment to results.

Collaboration strengthens cross-functional teamwork and shared responsibility.

Transparency ensures open communication and integrity in how we operate.

Our culture is fast-paced, rigorous, and purpose-driven. If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, building new markets, and delivering measurable impact within a collaborative team, CGC offers a platform to do that work with purpose.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, the Executive Assistant, Investments serves as a trusted administrative and operational partner to the CIO and Investments team. This role manages executive scheduling, meeting coordination, travel, presentations, events, and departmental operations while supporting efficient team execution and collaboration across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Executive and Team Support

• Manage calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination for the CIO and Investments team.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up actions.
• Arrange travel, accommodations, itineraries, and expense reporting.
• Prepare and format presentations, reports, briefing materials, correspondence, and other business documents.
• Support development of investment committee materials, board presentations, and executive communications.
• Maintain departmental files, records, and organizational systems.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Department Operations

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Investments team.
• Coordinate team meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and departmental activities.
• Track key deadlines, deliverables, and action items.
• Support vendor coordination, procurement requests, and administrative processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and operational efficiency.
  
  

Event Planning and Coordination

• Plan and coordinate New York-based meetings, conferences, investor events, off-sites, and team gatherings.
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, attendee communications, registration, and materials preparation.
• Coordinate executive visits and stakeholder meetings.
• Support organization-wide events in partnership with Administration and People & Culture.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Administration on office operations and event coordination.
• Collaborate with IT on technology needs, equipment requests, onboarding, and meeting support.
• Support adoption of productivity and collaboration tools.
• Partner with People & Culture on onboarding, recruiting coordination, employee engagement activities, and training logistics.
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) or more years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Experience providing executive-level administrative support.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong technology skills and ability to quickly learn new systems and software.
• Experience preparing professional presentations, reports, and executive communications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting executives in investment, finance, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience planning meetings, conferences, and executive events.
• Familiarity with collaboration and project management platforms such as Asana, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, or Salesforce.
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams and board-related activities.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• The salary range for this role is $117,715.00 - $132,549.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications.
• This role is eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.
• CGC offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work environment.
  
  

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. CGC does not currently sponsor employment visas and is unable to support work authorization that is time-limited or employer-restricted.

CGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace and advancing equitable economic and environmental outcomes nationwide.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.