Job Description

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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