Democracy Alliance

Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

New York, New York, United States

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$100kDetected 57 days ago

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About the role

The DA recently completed a strategic planning process that defined a bold 10-year vision centered on racial, gender, and economic justice, as well as long-term movement infrastructure.
Successful candidates are collaborative, adaptable, and deeply solutions-oriented.
Coordinate all travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and meeting preparation.

The DA invests in building progressive infrastructure in the United States by filling gaps, providing catalytic funding, and resourcing social change all in service of a multiracial, democracy that works for all.
As a convener, connector, and resource aggregator, the DA supports donors seeking long-term impact and helps them move critical resources to the field.
Position Overview The Democracy Alliance is seeking a highly organized, thoughtful, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide strategic and administrative support to the President.
The person in this role will regularly engage with senior staff, Board members, donors, external partners, and movement leaders.
They are able to anticipate needs before they arise, manage competing priorities with grace, and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Prepare and submit expense reports and support other administrative needs related to the President's office.

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.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
Advanced proficiency with Outlook and Google Workspace.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while exercising sound judgment.

Demonstrates a 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.
Democracy Alliance offers a competitive compensation and generous benefits package, including:

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