Executive Assistant

CIEL seeks an Executive Assistant to perform high-level, confidential administrative functions organizing, prioritizing, and streamlining the work of CIEL’s senior executive team, providing primary support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and, in the future, a to-be-hired Chief Program Officer (CPO). As the Executive Assistant, you will play a vital role supporting the day-to-day function of these executives, and will be key to making the organization and its leadership more effective, more efficient, and more agile in its efforts to confront the critical human rights and environmental challenges of our time. You will also support the CEO in communicating with and managing the Board of Trustees. The role will have full access to CEO communications, is a highly trusted team member with access to confidential information across all types of work in the organization.

To perform this role, the ideal candidate will have at least five years in an administrative setting supporting a non-profit leader by managing complex calendars, prioritizing competing priorities, scheduling meetings and travel, coordinating preparatory materials and logistical support for the activities of senior executives, and handling confidential information with utmost care and discretion. 
 

Note: This position will be part-time (20h/wk) with a likely increase to 30-40h/wk in late 2026.