Special Assistant to the CEO (Nonprofit)

TL;DR

Special Assistant to the CEO (Nonprofit): Coordinating the CEO's strategic time architecture and external engagements to grow the organization's influence in the military-family support sector with an accent on stakeholder management and executive communications. Focus on optimizing executive productivity, drafting high-level briefings, and managing cross-sector partnerships.

Location: Must be based in Washington, D.C. (In-office, 5 days per week)

Salary: $87,000 - $120,000

Company

hirify.global is the largest nonprofit in America dedicated to improving the lives of military-connected families through research-informed programs and community connection.

What you will do

• Manage the CEO's calendar as a strategic asset, triaging and prioritizing inbound requests based on impact and relevance.
• Design and execute travel and engagement strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders across policy, corporate, philanthropic, and media sectors.
• Prepare comprehensive executive briefing materials and talking points for all external engagements.
• Draft high-level CEO communications, including priority correspondence and social media content.
• Serve as the primary in-room coordinator at high-profile events, managing flow and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in executive offices, political, policy, or high-level nonprofit external affairs.
• Proven track record in high-trust operator roles such as Chief of Staff or senior scheduler.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C. full-time (5 days per week).
• Exceptional writing ability for drafting executive-level communications and speeches.
• Strong executive presence and ability to operate confidently with senior leaders and high-profile stakeholders.
• Ability to travel locally on a regular basis and overnight several times per year.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, or communications.
• Background in Congressional (Hill), White House, or state-level political environments.
• Familiarity with military, veteran, or national security stakeholder networks.
• Experience with CRM systems, specifically Salesforce.

Culture & Benefits

• High-performance, mission-driven environment focused on creating measurable impact for military families.
• Close collaboration with a visionary founder and exposure to senior leaders in government and corporate sectors.
• Human-centered and collaborative organizational culture.
• Opportunity to drive systemic change and build trust-based partnerships.