Executive/Special Assistant to the CEO

Mower Agency | 100% Employee-Owned

Executive Assistant supporting NC 100’s CEO and board with confidential administration and project management. Coordinating nonprofit, education, government, and community partnerships.

Posted 8/18/2026contractRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while coordinating multiple projects and supporting Board activities. Proficient in managing confidential information and utilizing electronic file management systems to ensure effective project documentation and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project CoordinationOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationMS Office Suite ProficiencyMeeting Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Project DocumentationElectronic File ManagementMeeting PlanningTimeline DevelopmentMilestone Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationJudgmentIndependenceDiligence

Tools & Technologies

MS SharePointMicrosoft ExcelZoomGoogle MeetMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentBackground Check

Industry Keywords

Rural CommunitiesEquityLocal Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate calendars, prepare materials, document decisions, and ensure commitments become action
Manage confidential information with discretion
Assist with grant reporting and project documentation
Support Board of Directors meetings and committee work
Prepare Board meeting packets and supporting materials
Perform duties that advance NC 100’s mission
Coordinate multiple projects across NC 100 initiatives
Lead and support meeting facilitation
Develop and maintain project timelines and tracking systems
Monitor milestones, deliverables, and partner commitments
Follow up with partners to ensure timely completion of commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preference for 2-year degree or current coursework toward a 2-year degree
Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously with strong diligence
Interest in rural communities, equity, and local leadership
Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience with electronic file management systems such as MS SharePoint
Excellent written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and durable communication skills
Experience planning and coordinating meetings
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent judgment while maintaining confidentiality
Reliable transportation
MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel, with basic to intermediate proficiency
Expertise using virtual meeting programs such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams
Background check required
Availability on multiple weekdays between 8am and 6pm
Availability for monthly in-person meetings in Durham, NC
Availability for occasional meetings/events after traditional weekday office hours and select Saturdays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approved travel expenses will be reimbursed
A one-time $250 onboarding/signing stipend may be provided upon execution of the agreement
Work-life balance
Autonomy
Collaboration