Executive Assistant
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level operational and administrative support to senior leadership in Washington, District of Columbia. This role works closely with legal, governance, and human resources stakeholders to keep priorities organized, meetings well managed, and critical follow-up moving forward. The ideal candidate is highly organized, discreet, and comfortable handling sensitive information while coordinating multiple activities at once.
Responsibilities:
• Manage complex schedules for senior leaders, arranging appointments, resolving conflicts, and ensuring priorities are reflected accurately on the calendar.
• Organize meetings and travel plans from start to finish, including logistics, materials, itineraries, and related expense documentation.
• Review incoming messages and requests, determine urgency, and respond or route items appropriately while maintaining a thoughtful and accurate tone.
• Support department-wide initiatives by coordinating timelines, monitoring progress, and helping teams stay aligned on deliverables.
• Build and maintain tracking tools, status reports, and shared resources that improve visibility into tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities.
• Prepare, edit, file, and maintain legal, governance, human resources, and compliance records with a strong focus on accuracy and organization.
• Assist with board and committee administration by scheduling sessions, assembling meeting materials, and following up on next steps.
• Capture meeting notes, prepare agendas, and monitor action items to help ensure decisions and commitments are carried through.
• Serve as a central point of coordination among executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders to support clear and timely communication.
• Contribute to daily office operations and provide assistance on special assignments that advance departmental and organizational objectives.
Interested candidates in this Executive Assistant role and other fulltime opportunities across the DC metro area, please send our resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience providing executive-level administrative support in a fast-paced environment that requires strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and handle domestic or international travel arrangements efficiently.
• Experience preparing expense reports and maintaining organized administrative records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft correspondence and meeting materials.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• High level of attention to detail with strong proofreading, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Proficiency in tracking multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfortable using standard office and productivity tools to manage schedules, documents, and task tracking.
Interested candidates in this Executive Assistant role and other fulltime opportunities across the DC metro area, please send our resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn
Compensation
$80,000.00-$85,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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