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Executive Assistant to the CEO
Schechter Reed is recruiting an Executive Assistant for our client, a mission-driven regional nonprofit, to support its CEO. The role goes beyond calendar management. It includes direct contact with the Board, donors, media, and a staff of about 200, and a prior holder of this role moved into a senior leadership position.
- Location: Washington, DC (hybrid, regular on-site presence required)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Compensation: $95K - $128K
About the Role
The CEO is highly visible in the community, works with a strong executive team, and depends on the EA to coordinate across leadership, staff, the Board, and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Manage the CEO's calendar, align time to organizational goals, and flag conflicts and decision points early
- Serve as the central coordination point between the CEO and executives, staff, Board members, donors, partners, government officials, and media
- Prepare the CEO for meetings with agendas, briefing materials, talking points, and presentations; draft and edit executive communications
- Handle scheduling, travel, correspondence, and follow-up
- Build and maintain systems that track the CEO's priorities, commitments, and action items
- Provide administrative support to the Board and its committees, including meeting logistics, materials, records, and Board member onboarding
- Run CEO-led meetings, retreats, receptions, and events from invitations through day-of logistics and follow-up
- Manage special projects across departments through completion
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years supporting senior executives, Boards, or organizational leadership (equivalent experience considered)
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience producing polished executive materials
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organization and project management in a fast-paced setting
- Proactive, independent judgment and discretion with confidential information
- Diplomacy with staff, executives, Board members, donors, officials, and media
- Commitment to the organization's mission
Preferred:
- Experience with board management software
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
- Paid parking
The role may require occasional local travel and work outside regular business hours.
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Salary : $95,000 - $128,000