Executive Associate to the CEO (Hybrid - Washington D.C.)

Executive Associate to the CEO (Full-time)

Washington, DC - Penn Quarter

Hybrid role

W2 hire

About the Role

The Executive Associate to the CEO is a dynamic and trusted partner responsible for

ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s office while contributing to the organizations's broader strategic and policy goals.

This individual will provide high-level administrative,

communications, and policy support, anticipate needs, and act as a professional

representative of the CEO with internal and external stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, tech-savvy, policy-curious professional —

someone eager to grow in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment at the intersection

of education, innovation, and public policy.

Primary Responsibilities

● Manage the CEO’s schedule, communications, travel, and key relationships.

● Prepare materials for meetings, take notes, and ensure timely follow-up.

● Coordinate document management, correspondence, and expense tracking.

● Maintain the CEO’s presence in CRM, Asana, Slack, and shared drives.

● Assist in research, drafting, and reviewing policy-related materials, op-eds, or

correspondence.

● Support meeting prep with legislators, donors, partners, and press.

● Represent the CEO in meetings, calls, or events when appropriate.

● Help manage special projects and track progress toward strategic goals.

● Support major CER and Yass Prize events: logistics, guest coordination, materials,

and follow-up.

● Manage the physical and virtual office environment — greeting visitors, organizing

supplies, and ensuring efficient daily operations.

● Serve as the organizational hub — connecting staff, partners, and the CEO’s

priorities.

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree required; 2–5 years of relevant professional experience preferred.

● Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.

● Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

● Technologically fluent — especially in Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, and CRM

tools.

● Strong writing, editing, and judgment skills; policy or communications experience a

plus.

● Poise, discretion, and confidence to interact with senior leaders and external

stakeholders.

● A genuine passion for education innovation and freedom.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $70,000–$90,000 (commensurate with experience)

Full benefits: health, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO

Hybrid schedule with in-person presence in D.C. required

About Us

Our organization, founded in 1993, is the nation’s leading voice

for expanding education opportunity and innovation. We also administers the $1 Million

Yass Prize, celebrating the most Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and

Permission-less education providers in the country.—————————————————————————————————

We are an equal opportunity employer, especially committed to equal opportunity for all in education and life and fostering diversity in our workplaces. All applicants are encouraged to apply!