Strategic EA to President & Executive Director

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

40% employer match 403(b)

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is seeking an Executive Assistant to the President and Executive Director in Washington, DC. This role acts as a strategic partner, ensuring optimal scheduling, communications, and administrative operations to support the President/Executive Director.

You will manage complex calendars, prepare briefing materials, coordinate with Communications and Development teams, and handle highly confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of experience providing direct support to C-Suite Executives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to mirror the President/Executive Director’s voice and tone.
• Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail and proactive planning.
• Experience gathering information to support procedural decisions/judgments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries, protecting the President/Executive Director’s time and prioritizing requests.
• Manage a complex, high-volume calendar with buffer time for deep work and travel transitions.
• Brief the President/Executive Director for meetings with relevant materials in advance.
• Coordinate and produce executive communications with the Communications Team as needed.
• Support donor engagements and travel planning with the Development Team.
• Design and maintain systems to track tasks, deadlines, and action items across multiple streams.
• Coordinate travel itineraries, including flights, lodging, ground transport, and meals.
• Organize meetings: notify attendees, reserve rooms, set agendas, and take minutes.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and track progress on key initiatives; follow up with staff and partners.
• Attend meetings to take notes and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

Skills

Executive support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Multitasking

Discretion & confidentiality

MS Outlook scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office suite

Project management software

Job description

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is seeking an Executive Assistant to the President and Executive Director in Washington, DC. This role acts as a strategic partner, ensuring optimal scheduling, communications, and administrative operations to support the President/Executive Director.

You will manage complex calendars, prepare briefing materials, coordinate with Communications and Development teams, and handle highly confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced