Executive Assistant to Leaders – Strategic Support & Travel

American Red Cross; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with up to 6% match

PTO starting at 15 days/year

Job summary

The American Red Cross seeks an experienced executive assistant to provide confidential support to senior leadership in Washington, DC. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare presentations, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of executive support experience, strong communication skills, and advanced MS Office proficiency. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• > Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• > Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• > Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• > Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• > Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• > Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• > Maintain the executive's calendar, including meetings, appointments, travel, and visits to field or operating units.
• > Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare agendas for meetings.
• > Prepare presentations, memos, reports, and correspondence for the executive's signature or on behalf of the executive.
• > Review correspondence to ensure consistency with organizational policies and practices.
• > Conduct research and perform analytical tasks related to operational issues and strategic initiatives.
• > Screen and prioritize calls for the executive, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken.

Skills

Executive support

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

The American Red Cross seeks an experienced executive assistant to provide confidential support to senior leadership in Washington, DC. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare presentations, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of executive support experience, strong communication skills, and advanced MS Office proficiency. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a mission-driven environment.