Executive Assistant, Marketing & Communications

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our dynamic team of administrative professionals. We need a quick-thinking collaborator to support the Chief Marketing Officer on our Marketing and Communications team. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, confident in sharing ideas, and energized by finding better ways to get results. The Stand Together Marketing and Communications team partners with internal teams to develop and execute brand campaigns, identify the best strategies to advance business opportunities, and engage audiences with our principles and points of view. We’re seeking a trusted partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and mutual benefit drive success. 

In this role, you’ll manage tasks and priorities with confidentiality, urgency, and a strong customer focus. The team is fast-paced and collaborative, relying on effective calendaring, communication, and meeting management. You thrive by anticipating needs, staying proactive, and executing with excellence—recognizing that success comes from intentionality, follow-through, and teamwork.

Provide calendar management. With a high level of attention to detail, prioritize a high volume of inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts for the CMO and the broader team. Make judgments on time and recommendations grounded in strategic priorities and with a win-win mentality to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements. 

Meeting preparation and participation. Assemble meeting agendas, record meeting minutes and notes, and oversee A/V needs and action items.

Provide general administrative support. Provide general admin-related tasks such as reconciling receipts, executing expense reports on behalf of the leaders, and coordinating ad hoc project coordination. 

Own and contribute to team and organizational projects and operational improvements as needed. Proactively seek, share, and apply knowledge to spot opportunities and deliver innovative, entrepreneurial solutions in fast-paced environments with limited direction.

Identify areas to increase efficiency and innovate to improve administrative processes. Seek opportunities to help the administrative team support the organization’s goals more effectively. Identify, learn, and teach new tools or techniques to elevate the level of support and partnership the team gives. 

• 5+ years of professional experience in a support or administrative capacity. 
• Experience in a high-volume scheduling environment, strongly preferred.  
• Astute attention to detail and drive to take initiative.  
• Track record of follow-up and follow-through; high degree of reliability.  
• Extremely organized, self-disciplined, and professional in demeanor.  
• High degree of confidentiality, sound judgment, ability to think on your feet and problem solve while maintaining composure. 
• Articulate and concise oral and written communication skills. 
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect. 

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.  
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges. 
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents. 
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.