Special Assistant to CEO

InnovateEDU

Special Assistant supporting InnovateEDU, an education nonprofit, with CEO operations, national policy initiatives, and fundraising. Coordinating stakeholders, events, research, executive content, and grants.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while effectively communicating and collaborating with executive leadership and external partners. Proficient in data analysis, report synthesis, and visual presentation design to support strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementData AnalysisWritten CommunicationAsana ProficiencyEducation Policy Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisReport SynthesisPresentation DesignGrant Proposal DevelopmentBudget Narrative Creation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AsanaHubSpotCanvaPresentation Platforms

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingEducation PolicyNon-Profit DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementFundraising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end execution of fast-moving projects and initiatives overseen by the CEO
Provide rapid-response surge capacity for critical national initiatives, including data interoperability frameworks and AI policy advocacy
Liaise between the CEO, internal departments, and external national partners
Identify executive-office workflow bottlenecks and implement systems or tools to improve operational efficiency
Support planning and execution of high-profile events, national convenings, and capital-based stakeholder meetings
Gather data, analyze metrics, and conduct landscape research on strategic opportunities, education policy shifts, and federal guidance
Author and edit memos, congressional testimony drafts, stakeholder updates, and talking points
Support external conversations and represent the CEO in first-round introductory meetings when requested
Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into reports and presentation decks
Track and manage the CEO's fundraising pipeline and prepare funder-meeting briefings
Draft donor communications, follow-up notes, and strategic outreach materials
Collaborate on grant proposals, budget narratives, and funder reports
Support specialized grant funds, task forces, and national initiatives
Create tailored funder collateral and impact summaries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple moving parts for an executive
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-velocity environment and act on direct constructive feedback
Ability to adapt rapidly, exercise professional judgment, maintain confidentiality, and solve high-stakes problems
Strong command of Asana, HubSpot, Canva, and other relevant software and presentation platforms
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Sharp eye for visual design and presentation-deck layout
Low-ego, high-accountability collaborative approach
4 years of professional experience in management consulting, education policy, non-profit development, or a relevant fast-paced environment supporting executive leadership
Must be located in the United States
InnovateEDU will not sponsor H-1B visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation and sick leave
Medical/dental insurance
Retirement
Other standard benefits
Remote work arrangement
Less than 10% travel