Executive Assistant to CEO -- Relocation Candidates Welcome
A growing, mission-driven organization is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner and operational extension of the CEO. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional who enjoys driving organizational priorities, facilitating executive decision-making, and ensuring strategic initiatives move forward with excellence.
The ideal candidate is an experienced executive partner who combines strong business acumen with exceptional communication, project management, and relationship-building skills. This role is designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs, and enjoys bringing structure, alignment, and accountability to complex organizational initiatives.
About the Job:
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, helping prioritize initiatives, manage competing demands, and drive execution of organizational goals
- Coordinate executive-level meetings by preparing agendas, presentations, briefing materials, and follow-up action plans
- Track strategic initiatives, organizational priorities, and cross-functional projects to ensure accountability, visibility, and timely completion
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between executive leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders
- Develop executive presentations, reports, dashboards, and communications that support leadership decision-making and organizational alignment
- Coordinate leadership planning sessions, executive meetings, strategic planning activities, and recurring operational rhythms
- Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, communication, and operational efficiency
- Lead or support special projects on behalf of the CEO, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables remain on track
- Collaborate with executive support staff to promote consistency, alignment, and best practices across executive operations
- Build strong working relationships throughout the organization while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Continuously evaluate and improve executive workflows, communication practices, and organizational processes
- Competitive base salary + discretionary bonus; medical, dental, and vision; 401(k)
About You:
- 5+ years of experience in a Chief of Staff, Executive Operations, Executive Business Partner, Project Management, Executive Assistant, or similar leadership support role
- Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, complex organization
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong business judgment with the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and influence outcomes without direct authority
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level presentations and communications
- Highly collaborative with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity when handling confidential information
- Strategic thinker with excellent follow-through, attention to detail, and execution skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel domestically 3-4 days/month
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
Full time in office: 7:45 am – 5:00 pm with occasional availability outside of standard business hours.
