Executive Assistant
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support a busy leadership team in Washington, District of Columbia. This Contract position is ideal for someone who excels at keeping complex schedules organized, managing travel logistics, and ensuring executive priorities stay on track. The role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a fast-paced meeting cadence while providing seamless coordination for key activities and events.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a demanding executive calendar, resolving conflicts and prioritizing meetings to align with changing business needs.<br>• Coordinate a high volume of internal and external meetings, including scheduling, confirmations, and follow-up communication.<br>• Arrange domestic and, when needed, international travel plans, including transportation, lodging, and itinerary preparation.<br>• Prepare materials and logistical support for board meetings, ensuring documents are organized and distributed in a timely manner.<br>• Handle meeting coordination tasks that allow leadership to focus on strategic priorities and decision-making.<br>• Track upcoming commitments and provide proactive reminders to help executives stay prepared for daily activities.<br>• Serve as a central point of coordination for executive meetings, maintaining professionalism and accuracy in all interactions.
• Proven experience providing administrative support to senior executives in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Strong background in complex calendar management and scheduling across multiple priorities.<br>• Demonstrated ability to coordinate travel arrangements with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Experience supporting executive or board meetings, including preparation of meeting materials.<br>• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and frequent changes.<br>• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach to stakeholder interactions.<br>• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information and executive matters.
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- Washington, DC
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
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33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support a busy leadership team in Washington, District of Columbia. This Contract position is ideal for someone who excels at keeping complex schedules organized, managing travel logistics, and ensuring executive priorities stay on track. The role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a fast-paced meeting cadence while providing seamless coordination for key activities and events.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a demanding executive calendar, resolving conflicts and prioritizing meetings to align with changing business needs.<br>• Coordinate a high volume of internal and external meetings, including scheduling, confirmations, and follow-up communication.<br>• Arrange domestic and, when needed, international travel plans, including transportation, lodging, and itinerary preparation.<br>• Prepare materials and logistical support for board meetings, ensuring documents are organized and distributed in a timely manner.<br>• Handle meeting coordination tasks that allow leadership to focus on strategic priorities and decision-making.<br>• Track upcoming commitments and provide proactive reminders to help executives stay prepared for daily activities.<br>• Serve as a central point of coordination for executive meetings, maintaining professionalism and accuracy in all interactions.
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z