Executive Assistant to the CEO & Board Liaison

The Goodkind Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodkind Group, LLC seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. This role handles confidential material and serves as a primary representative of the Office of the President & CEO, coordinating priorities and communications with board members, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include managing the President/CEO's calendar and travel, preparing presentations and briefing materials, coordinating meetings, and

Qualifications

• 10 years of executive administrative experience supporting a CEO or C-suite executive.
• Experience supporting a Board of Directors and executive leadership team strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to work independently and anticipate needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the President/CEO's calendar, meetings, travel, conferences, and special events, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Anticipate the President/CEO's needs by proactively identifying scheduling conflicts, preparing materials, and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, itineraries, and related logistics.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, speeches, briefing materials, and other communications on behalf of the President/CEO.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, correspondence, and requests, exercising independent judgment regarding appropriate action and response.
• Manage the President/CEO's office operations, records, and files while ensuring the highest level of confidentiality and data security.
• Serve as a liaison between the President/CEO, Board members, senior leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and supporting materials for Board meetings, fundraising activities, strategic planning sessions, and executive leadership meetings.
• Maintain professional communication with Board members and other high-level stakeholders.
• Coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the President/CEO, tracking deliverables, deadlines, and outcomes.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with donors, community leaders, government officials, business partners, and external constituents.
• Represent the Office of the President/CEO with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Assemble and organize materials required for meetings, presentations, and executive decision-making.
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation related to executive office activities.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as required to support the President/CEO and organizational objectives.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Project management

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

The Goodkind Group, LLC seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. This role handles confidential material and serves as a primary representative of the Office of the President & CEO, coordinating priorities and communications with board members, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include managing the President/CEO's calendar and travel, preparing presentations and briefing materials, coordinating meetings, and