Executive Assistant and Operations Manager

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Job summary

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) seeks an Executive Assistant and Operations Manager to provide comprehensive administrative support to the President and CEO, manage the executive schedule, and oversee day-to-day office operations. Ideal candidates will be professional, discreet, and capable of handling sensitive information with maturity.

Responsibilities include calendar management, fundraising support, board coordination, and events logistics, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the President and CEO, managing calendar and travel.
• Support fundraising efforts, drafting and tracking correspondence and receipts.
• Coordinate meetings, board materials, and internal communications.
• Maintain office operations, records, and check ledger; assist with newsletters and emails.
• Support events planning and logistics; manage CSPC contact database.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communications

Attention to detail

Anticipate needs

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Executive Assistant and Operations Manager serves as the primary administrative support to the President and CEO, overseeing the executive schedule, supporting financial and administrative functions, and coordinating meetings of the Board of Trustees. In addition to providing high-level executive support, this position plays an integral role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operations of CSPC, including office management, event and meeting support, and other administrative functions.

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic self-starter who brings energy and enthusiasm to the role, with the ability to work comfortably with a broad range of people within and outside the Center. The ideal candidate demonstrates a high level of maturity, professionalism, poise, and excellent judgment; the ability to manage sensitive organizational information with discretion; impeccable integrity; and a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) is a non-partisan convener of leaders and experts from the government, private sector, and academia that works to foster bipartisan solutions to our nation’s most pressing challenges, often with a national security focus. The Center’s approach focuses on research, convening, and leadership development across our program areas.

Executive and Administrative Support (~50%)

• Serve as assistant to the President/CEO;
• Manage the President/CEO’s calendar and travel schedule, including scheduling and communicating appointments;
• Assist the President/CEO with fundraising, including drafting and tracking correspondence and receipt of funds;
• Perform tasks related to correspondence, filing, and general office administrative support;
• Maintain the organization’s check ledger, attend monthly cashflow meetings, and deposit checks as received;
• Prepare agendas and materials for staff meetings and other internal gatherings;
• Manage the organization’s main email address and voicemail, serving as a first point of contact for individuals seeking to connect with CSPC;
• Support the President/CEO and other staff in the drafting and development of announcements, project reports, and other communications for external audiences.

Events Support (~15%)

• Support the planning and execution of select CSPC program events and internal meetings, including coordinating, scheduling, and logistics.

Newsletter & Database Management (15%)

• Manage the production and release of CSPC’s bimonthly digital newsletter, The Dispatch;
• Work closely with CSPC’s Senior Vice President and Director of policy to schedule and coordinate Dispatch submissions;
• Organize and maintain CSPC's contact database, ensuring accuracy of records and proper dissemination of the newsletter, event invites, and other email communications to the appropriate audience.

Board Relations (~10%)

• Respond to trustee inquiries and requests and help manage relations between the Board and CSPC;
• Collaborate with the President/CEO and Board Secretary to develop agendas for and organize and distribute relevant materials for quarterly Board meetings and committee meetings;
• Maintain expertise on CSPC Board policies and procedures.

Office Management and Program Support (~10%)

• Maintain the office environment, including ordering kitchen and office supplies, keeping shared spaces organized, and coordinating routine maintenance tasks;
• Establish and maintain effective office procedures and standard operating practices to ensure the office is well maintained, administrative tasks are handled efficiently, and day-to-day operations run smoothly;
• Provide project support to senior staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Excellent organizational skills with an attention to detail;
• Ability to multitask, juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines in a team environment;
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address gaps and propose solutions;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to three years of professional experience providing programmatic and/or administrative support;
• Working knowledge of AI productivity tools, particularly Claude, with demonstrated ability to apply them to drafting, research, and document preparation.
• Experience working with an organization in the non-profit, government or academic sectors;
• Proficiency with database or contact management systems;
• Familiarity with Washington's policy landscape;
• Experience with event logistics or coordination;

Salary Range: $50,000 - $57,000

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)