Executive Strategy Assistant to the CEO

The de Beaumont Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The de Beaumont Foundation in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Special Assistant to the CEO to help the President and CEO run a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. You will manage projects, draft and edit communications, and perform research to support strategic priorities.

You will coordinate meetings, track timelines, and help maintain alignment across the program and leadership teams, contributing to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and impact in public health.

Qualifications

• One to five years of professional experience and a Master's degree are required.
• Ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities, at varying levels of complexity, in a hands-on manner, with consistent, high quality results.
• Strong organization and project management skills—ability to see the big picture, manage small details, and create and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders—optimistic, thoughtful, curious, and personable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when appropriate.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to high standards of excellence coupled with an enthusiastic approach to work.
• Must have proficiency using Microsoft Office/Google Docs (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of data, scientific writing, epidemiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO through project management, writing, editing, and research.
• Prepare for, and participate in internal and external meetings; maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Coordinate and manage a wide range of tasks to keep the CEO and leadership team aligned with priorities.
• Lead book publishing activities including author outreach and project management.
• Proactively identify ways to improve efficiency of leadership team.
• Anticipate needs from the leadership team and identify opportunities to create processes and systems to streamline management.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Microsoft Office/Google Docs

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office/Google Docs

Job description

The de Beaumont Foundation in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Special Assistant to the CEO to help the President and CEO run a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. You will manage projects, draft and edit communications, and perform research to support strategic priorities.

You will coordinate meetings, track timelines, and help maintain alignment across the program and leadership teams, contributing to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and impact in public health.