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Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

The Ford Agency
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026 CLOSED ON 6/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer position at The Ford Agency?

The Ford Agency is now recruiting for an Executive Assistant to support the CEO of an international NGO. This is an EA role at the highest level and a great fit for an individual with excellent tenure and experience supporting a CEO or high level government official whose work and schedule support needs span the globe. This is a career dream job for someone to really manage complex international scheduling in a constantly changing environment and support a principal whose work is genuinely making an impact.


Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage complex scheduling needs across multiple time zones
  • Coordinate with Chief of Staff and CEO on scheduling priorities
  • Manage domestic and international travel planning and itineraries
  • Assist team with briefing and any meeting prep materials
  • Proactively manage all expense reporting
  • Maintain highest level of discretion and confidentiality in all interactions

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6 years' of C Suite EA support with strong tenure
  • Capitol Hill or experience supporting a principal in a significant leadership role
  • Desire and ability to hold a role of full principal and mission commitment
  • Ability to adapt and anticipate needs in a changing environment


Compensation:

  • $86,000 - $125,000


Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.


The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.


To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.

Salary : $86,000 - $125,000

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