Executive Administrative Lead – Government Affairs

Dow; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Bonus opportunity

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Wellbeing portal

On-site fitness facilities

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Dow is seeking an Administrative Leader in Washington, D.C., serving as Executive Assistant to the Head of Office for Government Affairs, North America. The role delivers high-level administrative support in a fast-paced, external-facing environment, coordinating calendars, travel, and communications for senior leaders and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and proactive, with experience supporting senior executives and managing multiple priorities independently,

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience.
• U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to Dow's Head of Office for Government Affairs, North America, and the broader Government Affairs office.
• Manage a complex executive calendar, coordinating meetings and commitments.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, representing the office professionally.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, passports, visas, and other travel requirements.
• Coordinate executive meetings, external engagements, team meetings, and events, including logistics and follow-ups.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Draft, edit, and coordinate correspondence, presentations, briefing materials, and other communications.
• Build relationships across the company and with external stakeholders, working with executive assistants and administrative professionals.
• Support the Government Affairs office by coordinating meetings and administrative needs across the team.
• Manage expense reporting and other administrative processes.

Skills

Time Management

Proactive Problem Solving

Adaptability

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to Detail

Technical Proficiency

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dow is seeking an Administrative Leader in Washington, D.C., serving as Executive Assistant to the Head of Office for Government Affairs, North America. The role delivers high-level administrative support in a fast-paced, external-facing environment, coordinating calendars, travel, and communications for senior leaders and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and proactive, with experience supporting senior executives and managing multiple priorities independently,