Assistant

About Us: 

Journey to Lead (JOURNEY) is a nonprofit organization uniquely designed to advance extraordinary women to the top of the private sector. Each year, it selects a cohort of Fellows — accomplished startup CEOs and corporate executives committed to tackling the world’s toughest challenges— for intensive coaching by top women leaders. Operating 100% remotely, the JOURNEY team hosts four annual in-person events, monthly virtual workshops, and personalized 1:1 training sessions.

This is an exciting time to join JOURNEY as we scale our programs and broaden our impact. We’re seeking candidates who are deeply committed to our mission and energized by the opportunity to help shape our startup organization.

About the Role:

The Assistant will play a vital role in supporting leadership and staff to ensure smooth operations across the organization. This position will support a wide range of administrative and programmatic functions, making it ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. We are looking for candidates who are looking to grow their career in a mission-driven environment and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations and leadership support.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will…

• Provide administrative support to leadership and staff, including managing emails, schedules, calendars, and travel arrangements. 
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and coordinate follow-up actions. 
• Support internal communications and external engagement, including liaising with high-level stakeholders, and responding to general inquiries.
• Assist in drafting external communications, such as donor reports, newsletters, and social media content. 
• Maintain and organize digital files, records, and internal databases.
• Coordinate logistical tasks for programs and events.
• Track program deliverables and manage timelines.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support additional projects as needed. 

Qualifications:

To be successful at JOURNEY, you have…

• A strong personal commitment to JOURNEY’s mission paired with integrity, humility, and a deep belief in the power of women’s leadership.
• A strategic and agile mindset with the ability to take initiative, adapt quickly, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit that enable you to build trust, foster alignment, and work effectively across remote teams and diverse stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you have…

• 2+ years of professional experience in an administrative, operations, and/or program support role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with project management and/or CRM software.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply! We're looking for candidates who are passionate about our mission, aligned with our culture, and bring a unique background that can strengthen our team.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time, salaried position offering comprehensive benefits and paid leave. This position is fully remote, and we are looking for candidates in the Washington, DC metro area (DC, VA, MD).

The annual salary range for this role is $35,000–$50,000/year. Pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills and certifications. 

To Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume to Shereen Tewfik, Management Consultant, at shereen@journeytolead.org . 

Additional Information: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. JOURNEY is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

JOURNEY is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.