Staff Assistant

Chamber of Progress

. Manage the CEO's schedule, travel, meeting preparation, expenses, board meetings, and board-member follow-up .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $55,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing schedules, meetings, and team logistics. Proficient in utilizing Google Workspace and AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and support team culture.

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Google Workspace ProficiencyEvent Logistics ManagementAI Tools and AutomationConfidential Information HandlingOrganizational Efficiency

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Hard Skills

Administrative SupportProject ManagementRecruiting ProcessesOnboarding and OffboardingPerformance Review Administration

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOwner MindsetCuriosityTrustworthinessBias Toward Action

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceShared SoftwareVendor Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Operational RoleProfessional Administrative ExperienceTeam CultureEvent Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the CEO's schedule, travel, meeting preparation, expenses, board meetings, and board-member follow-up
Run company happy hours, staff farewells, external happy hours, and three team offsites annually, including venues, hotels, conference rooms, catering, invitations, activities, and day-of execution
Maintain agendas, notes, action items, project and partner syncs, and internal tracking systems
Serve as backup to the Director of Company Partnerships
Manage interview processes and outbound recruiting for open roles
Onboard and offboard team members, including equipment, access, and laptop return
Administer benefits, leave and PTO policies, performance reviews, and the employee handbook
Administer shared software, deploy and track company equipment, and manage vendor and subscription renewals and contracts
Produce daily press clips, categorize and measure tweets, make website updates, and help prepare presentations
Build AI tools and automations to improve organizational efficiency
Support team projects and drive team culture and connection between DC-based and remote staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

0-2 years of post-college work experience
Prior experience in a professional administrative, operational or sales role
Experience with Google Workspace and the ability to pick up new enterprise software quickly
Insanely well organized, with obsessive attention to detail: complete notes, checked logistics, and a plan for what could go wrong
An owner mindset: you notice what isn't working and fix it without waiting for an assignment
A utility player who is glad to take on unfamiliar work, from press clips to event logistics
Curiosity about using AI and automation to streamline operations
A bias toward action
Highly trustworthy: you'll handle confidential personnel, financial and board matters
Located in the Washington, DC area and willing to work from our downtown Washington office at least every Thursday

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) retirement program with 4% employer matching
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
15 days of vacation in the first year of employment
8 paid holidays per year plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
12 weeks of paid parental leave