Executive Assistant at The Democracy Alliance

Compensation

$80,000 – $100,000/yr

Setup: Remote
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Posted: May 26, 2026

Description

The Democracy Alliance is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the President. This role involves managing the President's schedule, coordinating travel, preparing materials, and acting as a communications partner. The successful candidate will need to be highly organized, proactive, and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills

organizational skills
project management skills
writing, editing, and communication skills
Outlook and Google Workspace

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: At least 3-4 years of experience providing high-level administrative or executive support, preferably in nonprofit, political, philanthropic, or mission-driven environments.
Experience supporting senior executives with complex scheduling, travel, and communications.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, prioritize multiple projects, and maintain composure in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail; project management skills a plus.
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to proactively identify problems, anticipate needs, and develop solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and build relationships effectively with senior executives, donors, Board members, and staff.
Advanced proficiency with Outlook and Google Workspace.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while exercising sound judgment.
Strong commitment to professionalism, reliability, and high-quality work
deep commitment to social justice, including gender, racial, and economic justice.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the power dynamics inherent in philanthropy; strives to minimize and mitigate those dynamics in their interactions.
Able to receive and offer constructive criticism and learn from successes and failures.
Exhibits cultural competency and can communicate effectively with people representing diverse interests, styles, and backgrounds.

About The Democracy Alliance

The Democracy Alliance

progressive givingWashington, D.C., DC, US

What the Democracy Alliance stands for: progressive power to advance a fair democracy, an inclusive economy and an environmentally sustainable future.