Strategic Executive Assistant to C-Suite & Legal Team

Farmer Mac; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Mac is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Legal Officer and the Legal Department, and to partner with the Executive Committee. The role requires analytical, proactive, and discreet professionals who understand business priorities and can manage complex schedules.

Based at Farmer Mac's headquarters in Washington, DC, the position involves board support, travel coordination, document preparation, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Eight years of Executive Assistant experience supporting multiple C-Suite executives.
• Discretion and sound judgment with handling confidential information.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities with leaders.
• Experience with board governance, meetings, and documentation workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to Assigned Executives, including calendar, travel, and meeting logistics.
• Support Board and Executive-level meeting planning, events, and internal projects.
• Prepare high-level documents, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate with Legal Department and manage board documents via Diligent Boards and Ironclad.
• Collaborate across Corporate Administrative Services and other departments.
• Maintain discretion and manage multiple priorities with professionalism.

Skills

C-Suite support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Expense management

Document preparation

Event planning

Discretion

Confidentiality

Communication skills

AI tools

Analytical

Problem solving

Negotiation

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Integrity

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Diligent Boards

Ironclad

Zoom

Job description

Farmer Mac is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Legal Officer and the Legal Department, and to partner with the Executive Committee. The role requires analytical, proactive, and discreet professionals who understand business priorities and can manage complex schedules.

Based at Farmer Mac's headquarters in Washington, DC, the position involves board support, travel coordination, document preparation, and collaboration across departments.