Executive Assistant to the CEO

About the role

A mission‑driven nonprofit in Atlanta is seeking a polished, proactive Executive Assistant to support its Chief Executive Officer. This temp‑to‑hire position will begin with a 3‑to‑6‑month temporary assignment before potential conversion to a permanent role.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Manage internal and external meeting logistics, preparing agendas, materials, and conference rooms.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for staff, board members, donors, community partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with email correspondence, document preparation, reports, presentations, and general communications.
• Track priorities, deadlines, action items, and follow‑up on behalf of the CEO.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, events, and organizational scheduling needs.
• Maintain confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing, data entry, record‑keeping, and special projects.
• Partner with internal teams to support day‑to‑day operations and ensure clear communication across the organization.

Required profile

• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience supporting senior leadership, executives, board members, or nonprofit leadership is strongly preferred.
• Strong calendar management, scheduling, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a polished, professional approach.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable interacting with executives, staff, donors, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, take initiative, and follow through.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Outlook
• Teams