Executive Assistant to the President - $40-$50/hr - DC

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the President/Executive Director in Washington, DC. The role is temporary-to-permanent, demanding a strategic partner who can manage a high-volume calendar, travel, and executive communications.

You will work with senior leaders and internal teams, handling confidential information with discretion. A bachelor's degree and 8+ years supporting C-suite executives, plus advanced Outlook scheduling and travel coordination, are

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience directly supporting C-suite executives.
• Advanced Outlook scheduling and complex calendar management.
• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic right hand to the President/Executive Director, managing a high-volume calendar and priorities.
• Coordinate complex travel, meetings, briefing materials, agendas, and executive communications.
• Act as a key contact for senior leaders, donors, external partners, and internal teams.
• Track action items, deadlines, and initiatives across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with Communications and Development on executive messaging and donor engagements.
• Handle confidential information with discretion; provide occasional evenings/weekends and travel as needed.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication

Organization

Proactive/adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Our client, a mission driven nonprofit organization, is seeking an Executive Assistant to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis in Washington, D.C.

About The Job

• Serve as a strategic right hand to the President/Executive Director, managing a high-volume, constantly changing calendar and priorities
• Coordinate complex travel, meetings, briefing materials, agendas, and executive communications
• Serve as a key point of contact for senior leaders, donors, external partners, and internal teams
• Track action items, deadlines, and executive initiatives across multiple workstreams
• Partner with Communications and Development teams on executive messaging and donor engagements
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with exceptional discretion
• Provide occasional evening/weekend support and travel as needed

About You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience directly supporting C-suite executives
• Advanced Outlook scheduling and complex calendar management experience required
• Strong experience with executive travel, meeting coordination, and project management
• Exceptional communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing up in a fast-paced environment
• Able to confidently interact with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Nonprofit experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable working within a mission-driven, racial justice-focused organization

About The Position

• Start Date: ASAP!
• Temp-to-Hire
• $40-$50/hr
• Hybrid: 2+ days onsite with additional flexibility as needed
• Flexibility required for early mornings, overtime, and occasional evenings/weekends
• Travel up to 20%
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.