Executive Assistant to CEO & Board Liaison

YWCA South Hampton Roads; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

YWCA South Hampton Roads in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level support to the CEO. You will manage the CEO's calendar, handle travel arrangements, draft correspondence, and oversee special projects to advance organizational goals.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree (or 3–5 years experience in executive administration), strong communication and confidentiality, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3–5 years of executive administrative experience.
• Ability to represent organization professionally; maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion and diplomacy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, willingness to learn other data and CRM systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's extremely active calendar and travel plans.
• Prepare correspondence and coordinate communications between the CEO and internal teams.
• Oversee special projects and track progress toward organizational goals.
• Provide on-site and off-site executive support for meetings and events.
• Liaise with the CEO's office and the board while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive presence

Communication

Confidentiality

Office administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

YWCA South Hampton Roads in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level support to the CEO. You will manage the CEO's calendar, handle travel arrangements, draft correspondence, and oversee special projects to advance organizational goals.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree (or 3–5 years experience in executive administration), strong communication and confidentiality, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.