Scion Staffing is hiring: Executive Assistant in New York

Overview

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Executive Assistant for a prestigious nonprofit organization based in New York City. This is a direct hire, full-time hybrid position with in-office work required.

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership, ensuring smooth daily operations through expert calendar management, communications support, and logistical coordination. This role requires a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to a mission-driven organization. The successful candidate will bring exceptional organizational skills and sound judgment while handling sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel and logistics for senior leadership
• Prepare, edit, and format internal and external communications, presentations, and reports
• Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
• Track deadlines, follow up on action items, and manage confidential documents
• Support special projects, board meetings, and events as needed
• Foster efficient office operations and help optimize administrative workflows

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting senior-level executives in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and maintain discretion
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a diverse, mission-aligned team

Compensation and Benefits

This is a direct hire role offering a competitive salary of $100,000 annually. The full benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous PTO, 18 paid holidays, and early release days
• Commuter benefits, wellness resources, and professional development support
• Hybrid work flexibility and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture

About Our Search Firm

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.