Development & External Affairs Executive Assistant

Third Way; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Third Way is seeking an Executive Coordinator to support the Development & External Affairs team in scheduling, administrative tasks, event coordination, research, and related duties. The role advances Third Way’s objectives within the Administration and Congress, blending operations with policy activities in a hybrid Washington, DC office.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of admin experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 1–2 years in administrative or similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience with Salesforce and other databases.
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work under short deadlines and in fast-paced environments.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Desire to contribute to Third Way’s mission and take ownership of work.
• Curiosity and eagerness for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary administrative support for fundraising, events, and external affairs functions.
• Manage schedules, calendars, meeting setup, and logistics for senior team members.
• Coordinate events including travel, RSVPs, catering, venue briefs and on-site check-in.
• Draft invitations, track RSVPs, and prepare event briefings.
• Conduct background research for meetings and events.
• Record meeting notes and share action items; maintain records and calendars.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Customer Focus

Flexibility

Detail Orientation

Accountability

Respectfulness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Databases

Job description

Third Way is seeking an Executive Coordinator to support the Development & External Affairs team in scheduling, administrative tasks, event coordination, research, and related duties. The role advances Third Way’s objectives within the Administration and Congress, blending operations with policy activities in a hybrid Washington, DC office.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of admin experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Salesforce.