Senior Executive Assistant & Strategy Partner

Washington Trust; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Washington Trust in Westerly, RI seeks an Executive Assistant to support the CEO and COO, managing complex calendars, communications, travel, and executive priorities while collaborating on strategic projects.

You will be a trusted partner across the organization, coordinating board materials, leadership forums, and critical meetings, with discretion and strong judgment. On-site role with occasional travel to Providence.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of demonstrated executive support experience.
• Ability to anticipate needs and manage confidential information discreetly.
• Strong written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.
• Proven calendar management and scheduling expertise in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating complex meetings, travel, and board materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to CEO and COO, managing daily activities and commitments.
• Coordinate complex calendars, communications, travel, and meetings.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread presentations, reports, and board materials.
• Schedule and support executive-level events and leadership forums.
• Anticipate needs, flag issues early, and recommend solutions.
• Maintain discretion with confidential information and oversee records.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication skills

Discretion & judgment

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

WebEx

SharePoint

Job description

Washington Trust in Westerly, RI seeks an Executive Assistant to support the CEO and COO, managing complex calendars, communications, travel, and executive priorities while collaborating on strategic projects.

You will be a trusted partner across the organization, coordinating board materials, leadership forums, and critical meetings, with discretion and strong judgment. On-site role with occasional travel to Providence.