Join Our Team as an Executive Assistant to the Front Office at the International Republican Institute (IRI)!

ABOUT IRI

The International Republican Institute (IRI) advances democracy and freedom. We link people with their governments, support politicians to be responsive to citizens, and motivate those citizens to engage in the political process.

At IRI, every employee plays a crucial role in advancing our mission across the globe. We’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our Core Values and are eager to contribute to our dynamic team. Our values include:

Respect: We lead with trust, empathy, and dignity; empowering colleagues and partners.
Teamwork: We collaborate across teams; solve problems together; are humble and ready to learn.
Ownership: We take initiative; champion solutions; deliver results for IRI’s mission.
Excellence through Execution: We balance thoughtfulness with timeliness; learn from results; prioritize progress over perfection.
Transparency: We share information openly; give direct feedback; build trust through honest communication.
Freedom: We are empowered to make decisions, try new approaches, and adapt as needed.

ABOUT THE ROLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE FRONT OFFICE

The Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the IRI Executive Team. In this role, the individual is responsible for proactively supporting the needs of the Executive Office (Front Office) to ensure an organized and productive work environment. This includes managing requests and calendar schedules, taking action on tasks, and providing meeting and event support.

This position is located in Washington, DC. The Executive Assistant is expected to work in-office at least four days per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Calendar and Logistics Management

Coordinates and maintains Executive Team’s calendars, including scheduling and arranging appointments, phone calls, meetings, meals, and conferences, and proactively address any scheduling conflicts
Manages logistics for executives’ participation in IRI internal and external events
Arranges and supports travel for the Executive Team
Assembles meeting and travel background materials by coordinating with relevant staff and reviewing for accuracy
Conducts research and prepares briefs and background materials for meetings and engagements

Liaising and Representation

Coordinates and supports the Executive Team’s involvement in events
Coordinates and provides support for select IRI meetings
Supports the Executive Team and the IRI Board of Directors on Board-related meetings and tasks
Facilitates smooth office operations by serving as a resource for the Executive Team and staff and liaises with all levels of employees on behalf of the Executive Team
Coordinates logistics and protocol for meeting room set ups for VIP meetings (with board members, delegations, government officials)
Welcomes guests by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or directing inquiries
Supports IRI events as needed

Executive Task Support

Drafts, edits, and routes correspondence, letters and documents; collects and analyzes information; initiates telecommunications; prepares presentation materials for both executives
Processes reconciliations and expense reports for the Executive Team
Reviews and tracks official requests and documents for approval and signature by the executive
Ensure compliance with relevant Institute policies and procedures
Proactively assists with problem identification and solutions for institute-wide challenges
Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Secures information by completing database backups and updating filing system
Supports and coordinates organizational initiatives and special projects initiated and/or led by the Front Office
Coordinates the preparation of IRI All-Staff Meetings by scheduling presentations, announcements, and meeting set-up
Assists with IRI office management as needed
Performs other duties as assigned

Note: This post is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required in this role. Further details of the role will be shared during the recruitment process.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We seek a passionate and experienced individual with:

Undergraduate degree
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting executives and senior leaders
Minimum 5 years of experience organizing and supporting meetings and events
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to draft, proofread and format documents
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision and collaborate as a team player
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
Individual will have the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff
Professionalism, confidentiality, initiative and sound judgment are essential
Ideal candidate will have appropriate political acumen to assist in prioritization of tasks given unique nature of Executive level interactions

IRI TOTAL COMPENSATION

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 USD.

The salary for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s professional experience, qualifications, education and other business needs along with internal equity considerations. Employees are not typically hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are made based on the aforementioned considerations.

WE OFFER

An empathetic and dedicated work environment with generous benefits that demonstrates IRI’s commitment to all dimensions of employee wellness, including:

Health and Wellness Support: Significant coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance costs. Meaningful assistance programs through an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and Rula (access to mental health experts).
Long-term Financial Health: Retirement plan with generous employer contribution (vested after 12 months).
Hybrid and Flexible Work: Hybrid and telework options.
Time Off: Company-paid holidays, parental leave, generous vacation, sick, and personal leave days.
Family Support: Dependent Care FSA
Learning and Development Opportunities: Annual allowance for professional development courses and seminars along with access to world-class e-learning via eCornell.
Compensation Equity: Regular competitive review of internal and external equity to ensure fairness in pay for employees working in similar jobs requiring comparable knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits, professional development, and flexibility offerings may vary based on employment classification and location.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – RESUME, COVER LETTER, REFERENCES

In your application, please include a copy of your most up-to-date resume along with a cover letter that outlines your background and explains why you are interested in this opportunity. Additionally, please include the contact details of at least 2-3 professional references. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact your references before the final interview.

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