Executive Assistant, Marketing & Communications
Stand Together · Arlington, VA · 2 wk ago
Administrative$90k–$120k/yrFull-time
What You Will Bring
- 5+ years of professional experience in an executive support or administrative capacity, including direct support to senior leaders.
- Proven ability to serve as a gatekeeper and trusted extension of an executive, exercising sound judgment and discretion on their behalf.
- Availability and willingness to support urgent, after-hours needs, including occasional evenings and weekends, during crisis situations and other high-tempo periods.
- Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence and materials in an executive's voice.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a willingness to take initiative.
- Demonstrated track record of follow-up and follow-through, with a high degree of reliability and accountability.
- Extremely organized, self-disciplined, and professional in demeanor.
- Sound judgment and the ability to think on your feet, problem solve, and maintain composure under pressure and in sensitive, fast-moving situations.
- Comfort coordinating across senior stakeholders and their teams with poise and diplomacy.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
- Proficiency with expense reporting software, such as Concur.
- Experience supporting communications, public affairs, or media-facing executives, particularly in fast-moving or crisis-response environments.
- Familiarity with content, editorial, or knowledge management workflows and related tools.
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
- Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution.
- Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.
- Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation. We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.