Executive & Special Assistant to the CEO

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

AfriThrive is a growing Maryland-based nonprofit building vibrant and thriving Black immigrant communities through culturally grounded food access, community-powered agriculture, health equity, and economic opportunity. As we continue to grow and strengthen our impact, we are seeking an exceptional Executive & Special Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to our Founder and Chief Executive Officer and help advance the organization's next phase of growth. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful professional who enjoys supporting executive leadership, coordinating complex priorities, and translating vision into action. Working closely with the CEO, you will help strengthen organizational effectiveness by supporting strategic initiatives, board engagement, fundraising, partnerships, and executive operations.

The Executive & Special Assistant plays a central role in helping the CEO maximize time, maintain focus on organizational priorities, and build strong relationships with board members, funders, partners, and community leaders. Serving as a key link between the CEO and the Leadership Team, you will help ensure strategic priorities are coordinated, decisions are implemented, and organizational commitments move forward with excellence, accountability, and attention to detail. 

If you thrive in a mission-driven environment, anticipate needs before they arise, exercise sound judgment, and enjoy bringing structure to dynamic work, you'll find this to be a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful community impact while growing professionally alongside a collaborative and purpose-driven team.

What You'll Do

Executive Leadership Support

• Manage executive priorities, calendars, meetings, travel, communications, and follow-up.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and executive correspondence.
• Anticipate competing priorities and help optimize the CEO's time and effectiveness.
• Ensure timely follow-through on executive commitments and organizational priorities.

Strategic Coordination

• Coordinate CEO-led strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Maintain executive action trackers, timelines, and accountability systems.
• Support leadership meetings through agenda preparation, documentation, and follow-up.
• Identify and elevate issues that may affect organizational priorities.

Board & Governance

• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, logistics, agendas, and meeting materials.
• Serve as a key point of coordination between the CEO, Board members, and committee chairs.
• Track governance activities, board action items, and follow-up.

Fundraising & External Relations

• Support fundraising, donor stewardship, sponsorship, and partnership activities.
• Coordinate executive meetings and communications with funders, partners, elected officials, and community leaders.
• Prepare donor briefings, partnership materials, acknowledgments, and executive communications.

Research & Special Projects

• Conduct research and prepare materials that support executive decision-making.
• Draft reports, presentations, proposals, and strategic communications.
• Lead or support special projects that advance AfriThrive's mission and organizational priorities.

Requirements:

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Brings 5+ years of executive support, project management, operations, or nonprofit leadership experience.
• Is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and follows through with excellence.
• Is passionate about community impact and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting nonprofit executive leadership.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors.
• Familiarity with fundraising, donor stewardship, and partnership development.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Wrike, Monday.com, or similar platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $68,000–$78,000 , commensurate with experience.

AfriThrive offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Hybrid work environment with regular in-person collaboration

Why Join AfriThrive?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while working alongside the CEO of a growing nonprofit committed to transforming communities through food access, health equity, youth leadership, and economic opportunity.

If you're looking for a role where your work is valued, your ideas matter, and your contributions create lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 15, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. 

 

Please Note

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required.

Responsibilities, duties, and expectations may be modified, expanded, or reassigned at any time to meet the evolving needs of AfriThrive and the communities we serve.