Executive Assistant

Year Up United

Executive Assistant providing executive support and managing administration for senior executives at Year Up United. Ensuring effective communication and logistics for meetings and various executive tasks.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeWashington DC • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support, including directing incoming calls and visitors, scheduling meetings and conference calls
Proactively managing emails and calendars, arranging travel, managing and prioritizing phone messages and correspondence, and processing expenses
Provide leverage for executives by following up where appropriate on calls, emails, etc
Manage logistics for internal and external meetings
Follow up on contacts made by executives and support the cultivation of ongoing relationships
Support executives in preparing for presentations, speeches, press events, and general meetings
Demonstrate independent judgement and move activities/efforts forward on your own when possible

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 6-8 years’ senior Executive Assistant experience preferred
Strong experience working as an Executive Assistant to senior corporate leaders
Outstanding time management skills
Comfortable with new technology and troubleshooting equipment
Sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
A strong work ethic and positive attitude
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Salesforce, PowerPoint and Outlook required; experience with Excel and Concur preferred
A passion for working with young adults and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage
401(k) match for eligible participants
Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year

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Hard Skills & Tools

executive assistant experiencetime managementMicrosoft WordSalesforcePowerPointOutlookExcelConcur

Soft Skills

sound judgmentmaturitydiscretionstrong work ethicpositive attitude