We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a contract position with the potential for a long-term role within the financial services industry, offering an exceptional opportunity to support senior leadership and contribute to organizational success. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing administrative priorities and ensuring seamless operations for executive-level tasks. Responsibilities: • Serve as a trusted partner to the President by coordinating office administration and tracking organizational priorities. • Monitor progress on key initiatives, ensuring tasks align with the organization's goals and objectives. • Develop and maintain project timelines, including creating spreadsheets to track deadlines and task completion. • Follow up with staff on deliverables, updating project trackers regularly and identifying areas of concern. • Manage and update member lists for working groups, ensuring accuracy and accessibility. • Coordinate and schedule executive meetings, conducting basic research as needed. • Prepare speaker bios and meeting materials for panels and executive gatherings. • Oversee the President’s calendar, ensuring scheduling conflicts are resolved promptly. • Arrange and coordinate travel plans, including booking accommodations and managing itineraries. • Facilitate virtual and in-person meetings, ensuring all logistics are handled smoothly.

• Proven experience in executive-level administrative support, preferably within the financial services sector. • Strong proficiency in calendar management and scheduling. • Expertise in coordinating travel arrangements and booking accommodations. • Skilled in organizing and facilitating executive meetings, both virtual and in-person. • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and other office productivity tools. • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to conduct basic research and compile concise, accurate information for executive use.

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Washington, DC
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
32.85 - 38.04 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a contract position with the potential for a long-term role within the financial services industry, offering an exceptional opportunity to support senior leadership and contribute to organizational success. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing administrative priorities and ensuring seamless operations for executive-level tasks. Responsibilities: • Serve as a trusted partner to the President by coordinating office administration and tracking organizational priorities. • Monitor progress on key initiatives, ensuring tasks align with the organization's goals and objectives. • Develop and maintain project timelines, including creating spreadsheets to track deadlines and task completion. • Follow up with staff on deliverables, updating project trackers regularly and identifying areas of concern. • Manage and update member lists for working groups, ensuring accuracy and accessibility. • Coordinate and schedule executive meetings, conducting basic research as needed. • Prepare speaker bios and meeting materials for panels and executive gatherings. • Oversee the President’s calendar, ensuring scheduling conflicts are resolved promptly. • Arrange and coordinate travel plans, including booking accommodations and managing itineraries. • Facilitate virtual and in-person meetings, ensuring all logistics are handled smoothly.
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