Executive Assistant to the CEO

Benefits: * Employee discounts * Paid time off * Training & development * Wellness resources

Founder’s Associate / Executive Assistant to the CEO

Help Build New York City’s First Children’s Science Museum

Complete Play Discovery is expanding from an inclusive playground into a landmark family destination in Lower Manhattan: a Children’s Science Museum, Inclusive School, Teen Innovation Lounge, Sports Center, and Parent Lounge — all under one roof. We’re seeking an exceptionally organized, proactive, and mission-driven professional to work directly with our Founder & CEO as their right hand. This is a hybrid role: roughly half executive support, half strategic projects. You’ll run the CEO’s day-to-day while also driving fundraising, partnerships, and project coordination on a transformative build.

What You’ll Do:

Executive Support * Coordinate the CEO’s priorities, meetings, and project follow-up. * Prepare presentations, proposals, and communications. * Assist with special projects and organizational coordination as needed.

Strategic Projects * Support fundraising initiatives, prepare donor materials, conduct research, and assist with partnership and sponsorship opportunities. * Research prospective foundations, partners, sponsors, and community organizations, and help prepare outreach materials and follow-up communications. * Coordinate with architects, designers, consultants, vendors, and exhibit producers

Who You Are

* Exceptionally organized with sharp attention to detail * An outstanding written and verbal communicator * Strong in research, project management, and juggling multiple priorities * Experienced in nonprofit fundraising, partnerships, or donor relations (a significant plus) * Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, presentation tools, and AI productivity tools * Energized by a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment * Genuinely passionate about inclusion, children’s education, STEAM, and community impact

Role Details

* Hybrid NYC role with flexible schedule and some in-office days * Reports directly to the Founder & CEO * Occasional evening events, including donor gatherings and our annual gala * Salary: $70,000–$85,000 based on experience, plus performance bonus * Significant growth opportunities as the organization expands * Direct impact working alongside the Founder & CEO on a transformative project for children and families * Resume * Personalized cover letter explaining why this role and our mission excite you * Earliest start date * LinkedIn profile (preferred)

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Only candidates who submit a thoughtful cover letter will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer Complete Play Discovery is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.