Strategic Executive Assistant to the CEO

Capital-Area-Food-Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced professional to provide executive support to the CEO and coordinate office operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely follow-through.

You will manage calendars, prepare briefing materials, support board activities, and help plan CEO-led meetings and events, collaborating with staff, donors, partners, and community leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years supporting senior executives, boards, or leadership roles preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; polished executive materials.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency; comfort with scheduling and collaboration tools.
• Experience with board management platforms (OnBoard preferred).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; able to manage competing priorities.
• Discretion, maturity, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the CEO and serve as a central coordination point across leadership, staff, Board, donors, and partners.
• Support Board of Directors: calendars, meetings, materials, logistics, and tracking.
• Coordinate CEO-led meetings, convenings, retreats, and events; manage run-of-show and follow-up.
• Draft, edit, and refine executive communications and materials; conduct research to support meetings.

Skills

Executive support

Board coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Discretion

Calendar management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

OnBoard

Job description

Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced professional to provide executive support to the CEO and coordinate office operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely follow-through.

You will manage calendars, prepare briefing materials, support board activities, and help plan CEO-led meetings and events, collaborating with staff, donors, partners, and community leaders.