Executive Assistant to Senior Leader
Temp-to-Hire | Hybrid | Washington, DC
LHH is partnering with a nonprofit organization to identify a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support a top executive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs several steps ahead. The Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted partner to the executive and collaborate closely with senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with occasional evening/weekend availability
Work Model: Hybrid
Compensation
- $32–45 per hour (temp)
- Estimated conversion salary: $80,000–$90,000, depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and prioritize a high-volume, complex calendar
- Act as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., board members, donors, partners)
- Provide hands-on support during meetings, events, and engagements
- Prepare daily and weekly schedules, agendas, and briefing materials
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, speaking engagements, and events
- Arrange domestic travel and accommodations
- Process expenses and maintain accurate records
- Draft correspondence and conduct research as needed
- Manage document organization and filing
- Support board meetings, including preparation and day-of coordination
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience supporting a senior or C-level executive preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning new systems
- Exceptionally organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Calm, adaptable, and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset
- Interest in or alignment with nonprofit or mission-driven work
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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