Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Board Liaison

Company Description Ronald McDonald House Washington DC supports families facing a child’s illness by providing programs that directly improve children’s health and wellbeing. The organization addresses urgent community needs in children’s health by helping families stay close to the care their child requires, especially when they must travel long distances. By offering stable housing, resources, and an environment of comfort, Ronald McDonald House reduces financial and emotional burdens such as travel costs, lost work, and separation from support networks. The organization believes that a nurturing, home-like setting and shared moments of connection can be as powerful as medicine in promoting healing. It fosters a compassionate, global community built on strength, hope, and joy in the healing journey.Role Description The Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and Board Liaison is a full-time hybrid role based in Fairfax, VA, with some flexibility for work-from-home arrangements. This position provides high-level administrative support to the President & CEO, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, preparing correspondence, and handling confidential information with discretion. The role supports board governance by organizing board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and materials, maintaining records and minutes, and facilitating effective communication between leadership and board members. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting reports and presentations, coordinating special projects and events, tracking key deadlines, and ensuring that organizational priorities and executive tasks are completed on time. The Executive Assistant and Board Liaison also serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, promoting a professional, mission-driven image of the organization at all times.Qualifications Strong executive support skills, including calendar and email management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and document preparation.Experience with board or senior leadership support, such as preparing board materials, maintaining minutes and records, and coordinating board communications.Proficiency with office productivity tools and systems (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, video conferencing platforms, shared drives, and basic database or CRM tools).Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear correspondence, reports, and presentations and interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently.Demonstrated discretion and judgment in handling confidential information and sensitive matters.Comfort working in a mission-driven, family-centered environment and aligning daily work with the organization’s values.Prior experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or human services settings is preferred.Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.