The Pay, Perks, & Benefits 

•    Salary is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

•    Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match 

•    Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year 

•    Paid holidays, including a two week paid winter break 

•    Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options 

•    Employer paid life insurance 

How You Will Help the Team

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Executive Director and the Economic Development team. This role serves as a central coordinator for communications, scheduling, projects, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the effectiveness, professionalism, and responsiveness of the organization. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to anticipate needs, solve problems, and implement solutions in a fast-paced, high profile environment requiring discretion and sound judgment.



You will play a critical role in enabling the Executive Director and Economic Development team to operate effectively by managing priorities, coordinating communications, and ensuring seamless execution of daily operations and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Team Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director and Economic Development team

• Manage calendars, schedules, and priorities to ensure effective use of time

• Anticipate needs, identify gaps, and implement solutions to improve efficiency

• Serve as a liaison between leadership, staff, board members, and external stakeholders



Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage and coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of leadership

• Interface professionally with government officials, business leaders, and partners

• Prepare correspondence, briefing materials, presentations, and reports

• Maintain and update stakeholder contact databases and engagement records



Meetings, Boards & Events

• Coordinate and support board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, logistics, and minutes

• Plan and execute meetings, site visits, and events, including technology and follow-up

• Capture key takeaways and action items and ensure timely follow-through



Project & Operational Support

• Support departmental projects, data tracking, and reporting

• Assist with procurement, expense tracking, and compliance with organizational policies

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts and support process improvements



Travel & Logistics

• Arrange travel for staff, including itineraries, accommodations, registrations, and reimbursements

• Ensure all logistics align with schedules, priorities, and organizational policies