Position: Executive Assistant
Location: Washington, D.C.
Status: Non-Exempt; Full Time
Reports to: President
Position Summary
Accountable.US is a nonpartisan watchdog group that exposes corruption in public life and holds government officials and corporate special interests accountable by bringing their misconduct to light. In doing so, we make way for policies that advance the interests of all Americans, not just the rich and powerful. Accountable.US seeks an Executive Assistant to support its work. The Executive Assistant will support senior leaders at Accountable.US and the staff as a whole.
The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. The position is based in Washington, D.C., though travel on occasion is possible. During the pandemic, all Accountable.US employees are working remotely. Some weekend work may be required.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. A flexible personality, sense of humor, and positive attitude are important.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
Administrative Support:
Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President and Executive Director:
Stakeholder Communication and Programmatic Support:
Complete a broad variety of tasks related to effective communications and the development of meetings for the President and Executive Director, and occasionally the broader Accountable.US team or senior staff:
Systems and Operations Support:
Provide support for a range of systems to help ensure Accountable.US is operating effectively and efficiently:
Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
How to Apply
Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@accountable.us with “Executive Assistant” in the subject line.
Accountable.US Careers
Accountable.US is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
Accountable.US (A.US) is a nonpartisan, 501(c)3 organization that shines a light on special interests that too often wield unchecked power and influence in Washington and beyond.
We conduct in-depth investigations to expose conflicts of interest and then share our findings with the media, public, policymakers, and allies in real-time. We fill a distinct and critical role by holding corporations and public officials accountable for their actions.
Our work helps create an economy that works for everyone, a democracy that functions, and a sustainable environment for future generations.