Elite Executive Assistant to the President’s Office

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to support the President and Executive Office in New York.

The role involves high-level calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, correspondence drafting, briefings review, and project support for EDF's mission on climate change. Ideal candidates have 5+ years supporting senior leaders, exceptional writing and communication skills, discretion, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders including

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting a senior-level manager with demonstrable knowledge of impactful scheduling.
• Undergraduate degree required (English, journalism or communications strongly preferred).
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Research-savvy and internet/resource proficient including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all internal scheduling of calls and meetings with the Director, Executive Office and staff.
• Primary responsibility for booking travel for the President including flights, hotels, and transfers.
• Monitor correspondence received by the President and organize information for decision-making.
• Prepare and proofread correspondence on behalf of the President.
• Manage processing of the President's expense reports and timekeeping.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Written communication

Research skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree (English, journalism or communications preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to support the President and Executive Office in New York.

The role involves high-level calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, correspondence drafting, briefings review, and project support for EDF's mission on climate change. Ideal candidates have 5+ years supporting senior leaders, exceptional writing and communication skills, discretion, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders including