Strategic Executive Assistant to the C‑Suite

Meyer Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meyer Foundation is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the President & CEO, Governance Manager, and Sr. Director for Capacity Building in Washington, DC.

The role focuses on administrative support, calendar management, travel coordination, and project alignment with the executive team. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, discreet with confidential information, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an executive assistant or high-level administrative support role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Canva is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to the organization's mission and DEI values.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize calendars for executive leaders, ensuring efficient time and priority management.
• Organize and prepare materials for meetings, including scheduling, coordination, and logistics.
• Handle travel arrangements, expense reporting, and financial reconciliations for the Executive Office.
• Coordinate mail collection, document management, and correspondence handling.
• Lead and track Executive Office projects, ensuring timely execution.
• Provide project management support for C-Suite leadership and cross-team alignment.
• Organize executive-level meetings and events, managing logistics such as catering and venues.
• Maintain timelines, track action items, and follow up on key deliverables.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, discretion, and commitment to equity and inclusion.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Project coordination

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Teams

Canva

Job description

The Meyer Foundation is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the President & CEO, Governance Manager, and Sr. Director for Capacity Building in Washington, DC.

The role focuses on administrative support, calendar management, travel coordination, and project alignment with the executive team. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, discreet with confidential information, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.