Executive Assistant

SIL Global

Executive Assistant providing high-level administrative support to the Associate Executive Director for Central Services of SIL organization. Managing responsibilities in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct administrative support to the Associate Executive Director for Central Services, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
Serve as a key point of contact between the Associate Executive Director for Central Services and her direct reports, staff and external partners
Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations
Anticipate leadership needs and proactively manage priorities
Coordinate team meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, and minutes
Support and monitor Central Services departments in carrying out organizational leadership processes (i.e. reporting, processing strategic plans with their depts)
Manage office operations, systems, and administrative processes
Maintain confidential files and organizational records
Support HR-related administrative tasks such as onboarding, scheduling, and documentation
Assist with donor communications, acknowledgments, and database updates
Support fundraising events and program-related logistics
Collaborate with development and program staff on administrative needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience supporting senior leadership, ideally in a nonprofit setting
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
Proficiency in Google Workspace
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional evening or weekend work for international meetings
Occasional travel, paid for by SIL
Training, coaching, and organizational support provided during funding through a support-raising model

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Hard Skills & Tools

calendar managementmeeting coordinationtravel arrangementsdraftingeditingproofreadingHR-related administrative tasksonboardingdatabase updatesfundraising event logistics

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime-management skillswritten communicationverbal communicationdiscretionprofessionalismproactive managementcollaborationanticipation of leadership needsprioritization

Certifications

Associate’s degreeBachelor’s degree