Strategic Executive Assistant to President & Board Liaison

People Working Cooperatively, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

People Working Cooperatively, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the President.

The role acts as a liaison among executive leadership, the Board of Directors, staff, donors, and external stakeholders, requiring discretion, organization, and superior communication. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate board activities, oversee executive correspondence, and help ensure priorities are executed efficiently.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; business/communications/public administration or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible executive administrative support.
• Experience supporting senior executives, CEOs, or executive leadership teams.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience supporting a Board of Directors is highly desirable.
• High level of professionalism and discretion.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms and document management systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with executives, board members, donors, community leaders, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage the President’s complex calendar, scheduling meetings, and organizational commitments.
• Align grant funding, individual giving, marketing, and engagement strategies to maximize revenue and mission visibility.
• Identify growth opportunities and recommend strategic improvements.
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and board packets.
• Record meeting minutes and maintain official records.
• Manage board calendars and communications.
• Assist with board orientation and governance documentation.
• Coordinate organization-wide projects on behalf of executive leadership.
• Maintain confidential files and organizational records.
• Draft executive communications including announcements, letters, presentations, and reports.
• Foster positive relationships while representing the executive office professionally.
• Coordinate executive office operations.
• Assist with onboarding executive leadership and board members.
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel, financial, legal, and organizational information.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Video conferencing

Job description

People Working Cooperatively, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the President.

The role acts as a liaison among executive leadership, the Board of Directors, staff, donors, and external stakeholders, requiring discretion, organization, and superior communication. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate board activities, oversee executive correspondence, and help ensure priorities are executed efficiently.