Executive Communications & Strategy Assistant

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation seeks a Special Assistant to the President and CEO to staff the CEO and VP for Strategy and Operations on a wide range of substantive projects and to serve as the principal written communicator for the CEO and Office of the President.

Responsibilities include drafting speeches and briefing materials, coordinating meetings, and providing administrative back-up to senior leadership, ensuring timely delivery and clear messaging across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong writing and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and information management.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Staff the President and CEO and support the VP for Strategy on projects.
• Serve as principal writer for speeches, talking points, Op-Eds, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, and information flow across departments.
• Prepare correspondence and accompany the President to meetings as needed.
• Provide administrative backup to the President/CEO and to the VP.

Skills

Writing skills

Oral communication

Project management

Multitasking

Discretion

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Boston Foundation seeks a Special Assistant to the President and CEO to staff the CEO and VP for Strategy and Operations on a wide range of substantive projects and to serve as the principal written communicator for the CEO and Office of the President.

Responsibilities include drafting speeches and briefing materials, coordinating meetings, and providing administrative back-up to senior leadership, ensuring timely delivery and clear messaging across departments.