Executive Assistant Job at Compassion & Choices | Fully Remote | $80K–$90K Salary

Overview

Compassion & Choices is hiring an Executive Assistant to give administrative, operational and strategic support to its President and Chief Executive Officer. The job is full-time and remote, listed for Oregon, within the CEO Office, with a salary of $80,000 to $90,000 per year. The assistant becomes a key support partner to the CEO and works with senior leaders and teams across the organisation to turn executive decisions into timely action.

What you get

The starting salary depends on experience, qualifications, internal equity and organisational considerations. Benefits include employer-shared medical and dental insurance, employer-paid disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a commuter pre-tax benefit, and a 401(k) with a 5% employer match and immediate vesting upon eligibility. Paid holidays, paid time off and personal days are also listed.

Duties include managing the CEO's complex calendar, anticipating conflicts, preparing correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing materials, coordinating leadership meetings with agendas, decision records and follow-up tracking, and arranging travel itineraries and logistics. The assistant handles sensitive organisational, financial and personnel information with discretion, and also contributes to strategic work such as research, milestone monitoring and tracking deliverables. The role helps develop administrative systems and workflows and may coordinate board meetings, leadership events, retreats, public engagements, presentations and fundraising activities.

Requirements

Applicants need a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three to five years of progressively responsible executive or senior-level administrative experience is preferred, including direct support of a senior executive or C-suite leader, with experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, legal, advocacy or mission-driven setting strongly preferred. Strong written and spoken communication, organisation, attention to detail and follow-through are required, along with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, virtual meeting and scheduling tools. Project management platform experience is preferred, and certifications are an advantage but not required. The post involves up to 10% travel, which may include overnight and occasional weekend trips.

How to apply

Candidates submit a current resume and cover letter as one PDF. The cover letter should explain how their philosophy and professional interests align with the organisation's mission, summarise relevant experience and skills, and describe how their approach to collaboration and values would contribute.