Executive Assistant

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is a nonpartisan forum of policymakers throughout state governments, learning, leading and implementing innovative solutions to health policy challenges.

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of executive assistant in our Washington, DC office. This position provides administrative and clerical support to the organization’s executive director and is responsible for office operations in our DC location. NASHP is operating in a hybrid work environment with staff currently on-site and in person two days each week, with the remaining time available for telework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing general support to the executive director including but not limited to, management of her calendar; coordinating meetings and calls with both internal and external parties; drafting of routine correspondence and agendas; screening of mail and calls; preparing PowerPoint presentations; preparing expense reports and coordinating travel
• Supporting NASHP’s Board of Directors and the Academy’s Executive Committee, with duties including communication, organizing meetings, and preparation and distribution of minutes bylaws, meeting motions and Board books
• Serving as office coordinator for the DC office which includes but is not limited to serving as office liaison with vendors, overseeing inventory and coordinating with staff
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications and required core competencies:

• Minimum of five of office support experience with demonstrated organizational skills
• Must enjoy problem solving and taking on challenges, be detail-oriented and have a commitment to quality
• Strong reading, spelling/grammar and general writing and math skills
• Demonstrated ability to focus and effectively multitask in what can be a time-pressured environment
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Highly proficient with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Proficiency with MAC computer systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively represent NASHP to the public
• Must be a good communicator who is highly English-proficient, and have permission to work in the U.S.

NASHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, in accordance with all applicable laws. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment and are committed to building a diverse workforce and leadership team. All people are encouraged and welcome to apply.

To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and in our organization, along with salary requirements to: search@oldsite.nashp.org. Please be certain to put “Executive Assistant” in the subject line.