Executive Assistant to CEO, Global Impact Organisation - US-based (ET timezone)

Location: East Coast (ideally NYC-DC corridor; must be able to hop on Amtrak to DC occasionally)

We’re hiring an Executive Assistant to provide first-class, senior-level support to the CEO of an international mission driven organisation working across research, policy and technology to deliver real-world social impact.

The CEO is a highly dynamic, globally focused leader who travels frequently and works across multiple time zones. This role requires someone bright, fast-moving, and highly organised - capable of anticipating needs, managing complex schedules, and ensuring the CEO’s day-to-day priorities run smoothly.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a formidable and inspiring leader driving meaningful global impact. If you are intellectually curious, dependable, and thrive in an international, fast-paced environment, this could be your ideal role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage the CEO’s inbox, calendar and correspondence
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements, often in collaboration with a dedicated travel agent
• Process and track expenses accurately and efficiently
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to support smooth scheduling and communication
• Anticipate needs and optimise the CEO’s time for strategic priorities
• Support ad-hoc administrative tasks and projects as required
• Work closely with the CEO’s Special Assistant, who supports strategic and programmatic priorities

What We Are Looking For:

• A bright, highly organised and resourceful individual who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment
• Experience supporting senior executives with complex, demanding schedules
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and coordinating international travel
• A natural problem-solver with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset
• Tech-savvy, efficient, and able to work independently in a virtual team environment
• A clear communicator with excellent judgement and interpersonal skills