Executive Assistant

Our client is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide direct support to a senior principal working at the intersection of philanthropy, policy, political economy, and institutional leadership. The primary assignment will be to help the principal stay organized and prioritized, and handle scheduling (including travel), administrative tasks, and logistics without missing a beat. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience, has operated in fast-moving, high-stakes environments, and brings a rare combination of operational rigor, sound judgment, and genuine intellectual curiosity. An interest in political economy is a meaningful plus.

• Pay rate: $45
• For now about 2-3h/day (in the near future, another Senior Fellow may need support)
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Principal support: Help the principal prioritize her time and commitments, flag what needs attention, and follow up with internal and external contacts on her behalf
• Scheduling and calendar management: Own the calendar end-to-end, including coordination across time zones
• Travel and logistics: Book travel and manage itineraries efficiently
• Incoming triage: Help manage the volume of regular incoming requests, correspondence, and commitments that come with operating at a senior level
  
  
  

Required Qualifications: If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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Opportunity Awaits.

• 5–7 years of experience, with some background in executive support, project management, philanthropy or operations
• Hyper-organized and able to hold many things at once
• An excellent listener who can quickly understand priorities and act on them without needing a lot of direction
• Comfortable moving fast and responding to time-sensitive requests — availability during
• East Coast business hours is essential
• A doer who doesn't wait to be told what to do next, but also knows when to check in
• Discreet, professional, and high-trust