Orbis Is Hiring a Special Assistant, Executive Office: $90,000–$110,000 Salary | Hybrid | Apply Now

Overview

Orbis is hiring a Special Assistant, Executive Office to provide operational and strategic support to the Executive Office. This position is suited for early-career professionals seeking experience in global health, international development, project coordination, and executive leadership. The role combines executive assistance with project management, communications, research, board support, and cross-team coordination.

The successful candidate will report to the Chief of Staff and work closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer alongside the Executive Leadership Team. Responsibilities include calendar management, international travel coordination, executive communications preparation, and facilitating meetings and special projects.

Requirements

Applicants typically need three to five years of relevant professional experience. Suitable backgrounds include international nonprofits, government, consulting, foundations, programme coordination, project management, and global health.

Candidates must possess strong written communication, editing, research, and note-taking skills, along with excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft 365 and modern collaboration tools, excellent spoken and written English, sound discretion with confidential information, and strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse international teams. Candidates must also be willing to travel internationally and work across different global time zones.

What you get

The position offers a salary of 90000 to 110000 USD per year for candidates working within the United States. It also provides professional development opportunities through direct exposure to executive leadership, organizational strategy, high-level partnerships, international programmes, and board engagement.

How to apply

Applicants must confirm their eligibility to work in the relevant location and verify any location-specific employment arrangements with Orbis.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in the United States. The role requires working from the New York City office approximately 30 percent of the year, involving quarterly commuting or travel to New York. Regular domestic and international travel is required, and flexibility is necessary to accommodate meetings across global time zones.