Do you have 6+ years of executive support experience?

Are you experienced with project management software like Asana and/or Monday.com?

We are currently in search of an Executive Assistant for a National Housing Nonprofit. The position is in Washington, DC. This is a full-time, temporary position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: National Housing Nonprofit

LOCATION: Washington, DC

POSITION TITLE: Executive Assistant

SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week

DURATION: Temporary (~3 months)

HOURLY RATE: $29.00 - $33.00

Is This Your Dream Job? The Executive Assistant will support the President and CEO, along with the Executive Vice President, and will provide high-level, comprehensive administrative and logistical support. This position will also support the functioning of the CEO's office.

Our Ideal Candidate:

· 6+ years of experience supporting executive-level professionals

· Bachelor's degree required

· Experience in fair housing a plus

· Strong operational skills, including travel coordination and expense reporting

· Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, manage complex calendars, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

· Proficient in MS Office Suite (SharePoint, Word, Teams, Excel) required

· Familiarity in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) preferred

· Prior experience working with Project Management systems (Monday.com, Asana, etc) strongly preferred

· Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; comfortable engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

· Operates with autonomy, initiative, discretion, and integrity; trusted to handle sensitive information.

· Adaptable, proactive problem‑solver with strong critical‑thinking skills and a collaborative, positive approach.

· Deep commitment to housing equity, racial justice, civil and human rights, and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

How You Will Spend Your Day:

General Support for Executive Leadership

· Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings and events, and ensure executives are prepared for upcoming commitments.

· Draft and route correspondence, including emails, letters, and documents; support discrete projects as needed.

· Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, screening and directing inquiries.

· Facilitate executive meetings, track action items, and ensure timely follow‑up.

· Anticipate needs, troubleshoot issues, and proactively resolve challenges to support efficient executive operations.

· Maintain a professional office environment and support relationship‑building and special projects.

Board of Directors Support

· Schedule monthly committee meetings and quarterly board meetings.

· Provide logistical and technical support for board meetings, including in‑person events.

· Take accurate minutes for committee and board meetings.

· Negotiate contracts for venues, AV, interpretation, transportation, and other meeting needs.

· Maintain official board records, archives, and documentation.

Travel Booking, Timekeeping, & Expense Reporting

· Coordinate airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and adjust itineraries as needed.

· Monitor travel disruptions and provide timely updates and reminders.

· Track time and assist with weekly timesheet completion.

· Gather receipts, code expenses, prepare reconciliations, and submit monthly expense reports.

· Submit out‑of‑pocket reimbursements and support other administrative tasks as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below.

For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at www.careersinnonprofits.com.

Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.