Executive Assistant, Public Health & Overdose Response

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative, logistical, and operational support to the Executive Director and senior leadership for the City’s overdose response and related programs. The role requires meticulous organization, proactive coordination of calendars and meetings, and seamless handling of sensitive communications with internal and external partners.

A strong commitment to reducing overdose deaths and improving public health benefits the

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, Public Health, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in government, public health, or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience with event planning and support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Executive Director's calendar, including scheduling meetings and interagency collaborations.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare agendas and materials, and take notes with distribution of summaries.
• Support planning and execution of office events, including community listening sessions and public engagement activities.
• Prepare reports and communications to the public, City Council, and partner agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding funding allocations and interagency activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Calendar management

Event planning

Administrative support

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Zoom

Teams

Job description

The City of Baltimore seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative, logistical, and operational support to the Executive Director and senior leadership for the City’s overdose response and related programs. The role requires meticulous organization, proactive coordination of calendars and meetings, and seamless handling of sensitive communications with internal and external partners.

A strong commitment to reducing overdose deaths and improving public health benefits the