Special Assistant to the CEO

Special Assistant to the CEO at National Audubon Society summary :

The Special Assistant to the CEO at the National Audubon Society provides comprehensive executive support, managing high-level travel logistics, event coordination, and communication for the CEO. This role involves extensive collaboration across departments, ensuring smooth execution of domestic and international engagements focused on conservation and environmental impact. The position requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven nonprofit environment.

About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet's health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary :

Audubon is seeking an exceptional, mission-driven individual for the role of Special Assistant to the CEO based in Washington, DC. This position will provide high-level, personalized support to Audubon's CEO. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. They must have a keen eye to detail, be skilled at anticipating needs, managing a wide range of responsibilities, and maintaining discretion and confidentiality. The incumbent will be an essential part of a high-performing Executive Office team that is making groundbreaking contributions to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to better outcomes for birds, people, and the planet.

This is a hybrid position based in our Washington, DC office and requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.

Cover letters are required or applications will be considered incomplete .

Compensation :

$82,000-$92,000 / year

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

The Special Assistant to the CEO is a dynamic, multifaceted role focused on providing comprehensive travel and logistical support to the CEO, who travels 50% of the time for global and national forums, donor engagements, and visits to domestic and international field programs. This role involves extensive collaboration with the Executive Office team and various departments across Audubon. While the Special Assistant to the CEO reports to the Senior Administrative Manager, this role travels with the CEO and provides hands-on support during all domestic and international trips.

Key Responsibilities :

• Travel Support :

Coordinate all aspects of CEO travel in advance, including booking transportation, accommodations, and meal planning, ensuring arrangements align with the CEO's preferences and dietary needs.

Assist with preparing event materials, briefings, and itineraries at the direction of the Senior Administrative Manager and Executive Communications.

Maintain an organized system for tracking and prioritizing tasks and projects related to the CEO's engagements and travel.

Qualifications and Experience

National Audubon Society Competencies : This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Fostering Relationships : Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

Analytical Thinking : Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem-solving.

Creativity and Innovation : Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches that foster innovation.

Facilitating Change : Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.

Team Leadership : Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

Accessibility Statement

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Keywords :

executive support, travel coordination, logistics management, event planning, nonprofit administration, conservation, environmental advocacy, communications, stakeholder engagement, executive office