Executive & Engagement Coordinator - Mission-Driven Org

Second Day; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Transportation and bike share

Job summary

ACEE, based in Washington, DC, seeks an Executive and Engagement Assistant to support the executive team, liaise with the Board of Directors, and keep staff committees running smoothly. Reporting to the COO, the role blends administration, event planning, writing, and independent responsibilities.

This mission-driven position offers growth across nonprofit activities and collaboration with ACEE leadership. Remote work 1–2 days/week is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, time-management, problem solving skills, task switching capabilities, and follow-through.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High comfort with technology including Microsoft 365/Office, especially Teams, and ability to learn new technology platforms quickly, e.g., Salesforce and Asana.
• Professionalism, discretion, and comfort working closely with people in leadership positions.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support (~50%): Manage calendars and schedule internal and external meetings for the Executive Director and COO. Prepare agendas, meeting materials and minutes, and track follow-ups.
• Board liaison (~25%): Serve as the primary contact with ACEE board members; coordinate meeting logistics and board events.
• Staff engagement and committees (~25%): Coordinate activities for staff committees and organize in-person and online events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Executive communication

Discretion

Team collaboration

Commitment to DEI

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

ACEE, based in Washington, DC, seeks an Executive and Engagement Assistant to support the executive team, liaise with the Board of Directors, and keep staff committees running smoothly. Reporting to the COO, the role blends administration, event planning, writing, and independent responsibilities.

This mission-driven position offers growth across nonprofit activities and collaboration with ACEE leadership. Remote work 1–2 days/week is available.