Executive Projects Liaison

Civilization Research Institute; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Career Growth

Competitive Pay

Flexible Benefits

Events & Team Activities

Coffee & Snacks

Organic Meals

Wellness Equipment

Dog-friendly

Job summary

The Civilization Research Institute (CRI) seeks a Project Liaison to the Executive Director to advance mission-critical initiatives. You will maintain two-way communication between project teams and the Executive Office and translate strategic objectives into clear priorities.

You will oversee a portfolio of high-priority projects, coordinate across teams, and build dashboards to track progress, enabling timely decisions and aligned action.

Qualifications

• Experience managing dynamic and complex projects.
• Experience providing direct support to an Executive Director or Principal (e.g., Chief of Staff or senior EA).
• Impeccable written and verbal communication with warmth and precision.
• Experience handling sensitive information and high‑profile relationships.
• Experience in startups, disaster work, or fast‑moving unstructured environments is a plus.
• Educational background may include university education and/or self-directed/career experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of high‑priority projects for the Executive Office, driving progress toward outcomes with leadership.
• Coordinate with project teams to clarify strategic priorities, track milestones, and solve delays or bottlenecks.
• Support two‑way information flow between the Executive Director and internal/external partners, bridging strategy and execution.
• Build and maintain dashboards and tracking/reporting systems to facilitate smooth project management and cross‑team coordination.

Skills

Project management

Executive support

Clear communication

Discretion with sensitive info

Startup/disaster environment

Strategic translation

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

The Civilization Research Institute (CRI) seeks a Project Liaison to the Executive Director to advance mission-critical initiatives. You will maintain two-way communication between project teams and the Executive Office and translate strategic objectives into clear priorities.

You will oversee a portfolio of high-priority projects, coordinate across teams, and build dashboards to track progress, enabling timely decisions and aligned action.