Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO & Board

Foundation for a Just Society (FJS); New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Generous vacation

Collegial working environment

Job summary

Foundation for a Just Society (FJS) in the United States seeks a Special Assistant to support its CEO. The role blends high-level administrative duties with Board engagement, internal communications, and knowledge management.

You will coordinate cross-functional projects, draft correspondence, prepare briefings, and help shape strategy while upholding confidentiality and equity values. This is a values-driven position with travel when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a professional setting.
• Strong knowledge of philanthropy and women’s human rights and social justice movements.
• Demonstrated commitment to feminism and alignment with the Foundation’s values.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including drafting and editing.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO and Board through high-level administrative tasks.
• Coordinate board learning, engagement, and meeting logistics.
• Maintain Board Effect, manage communications, and document actions.
• Prepare briefings and presentations for meetings and travel.
• Develop processes to streamline information sharing within the leadership team.

Skills

Executive support

Board coordination

Project management

Written communication

Research analysis

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Foundation for a Just Society (FJS) in the United States seeks a Special Assistant to support its CEO. The role blends high-level administrative duties with Board engagement, internal communications, and knowledge management.

You will coordinate cross-functional projects, draft correspondence, prepare briefings, and help shape strategy while upholding confidentiality and equity values. This is a values-driven position with travel when needed.