Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$95k–$128k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20017Salary Range: $94,966.00 - $128,483.00 Salary/year About Capital Area Food Bank: The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow …
Skills: Executive support, Calendar management, Project management, Communication, Microsoft Office
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$29/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20017Salary Range: $24.04 - $29.39 HourlyAbout the Organization: The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than a milli…
Skills: Warehouse operations, Inventory management, Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Handheld scanning devices
Newington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$29/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Lorton, VA 22079Salary Range: $24.04 - $29.39About the Organization: The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than a million people a…
Skills: Warehouse operations, Inventory management, Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Handheld scanning devices
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$29/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20017Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.04 - $29.39 HourlyAbout the Organization: The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorr…
Skills: CDL B, Air Brake Endorsement, Truck Driving, Warehouse Operations, Food Safety Regulations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$65k–$83k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20017Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $66,700.00 - $85,800.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingAbout the Organization The Capital Area…
Skills: Grants Management, Nonprofit Accounting, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$65k–$83k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20017Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $66,700.00 - $85,800.00 SalaryAbout the Organization: The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter future…
Skills: Warehouse Management, People Leadership, Inventory Control, Food Safety Compliance, OSHA Regulations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$65k–$83k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20017Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $64,800.00 - $83,300.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: Professional ServicesAbout the Organization: The Capital Area Food Bank works t…
Skills: Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, DAX, Power Query, SQL
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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The Special Assistant provides high-level executive support to the CEO, including complex calendar management, communication facilitation, and project oversight. They also manage administrative support for the Board of Directors and coordinate various CEO-led meetings and events.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience supporting senior executives or organizational leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC 20017Salary Range: $94,966.00 - $128,483.00 Salary/year
The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than one million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor of the region’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided more than 60 million meals to people in need last year, by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations and distributing food directly to the community.
Creating long-term food security requires more than just food. It also requires addressing the root causes of food insecurity through partnerships with organizations that provide critical services such as job training programs, health care, and education. To learn more, visit capitalareafoodbank.org
CEO Executive Support & Office Coordination
Manage the CEO’s complex calendar, prioritizing time in alignment with organizational goals and proactively identifying conflicts, needs, and decision points.
Serve as a central coordination point for the CEO, facilitating communication and follow-through among executive leadership, staff, Board members, and external stakeholders. including donors, partners, community leaders, government officials, and media.
Prepare the CEO for meetings and engagements by coordinating agendas, briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and other supporting documents.
Manage meeting logistics, scheduling, travel, correspondence, and follow-up with accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Develop and maintain systems to track the CEO’s priorities, commitments, decisions, deadlines, correspondence, and action items ensuring timely follow-through by the CEO and relevant stakeholders
Draft, edit, and refine executive communications and materials, ensuring clarity, tone alignment, and professional polish.
Conduct research and synthesize information to support meetings, decisions, and organizational priorities.
Manage select projects and special assignments on behalf of the CEO, coordinating across departments and monitoring progress through completion.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve executive office systems, workflows, and efficiency.
Exercise discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors and its committees, including coordinating calendars, meetings, attendance, communications, and logistics, and serving as a responsive point of contact for Board members.
Prepare for Board and committee meetings by organizing and posting materials, maintaining records and rosters, and coordinating facilities and technology.
Support a high-quality Board member experience through onboarding, day-of assistance, timely responses, and anticipation of administrative needs throughout the year.
CEO-Led Meetings, Convenings & Events
Coordinate CEO-led meetings, convenings, retreats, receptions, and other events in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage end-to-end execution, including scheduling, invitations, agendas, venues, catering, materials, technology, run-of-show, and day-of logistics, action-item capture, and follow up.
Anticipate and resolve logistical or operational issues quickly and effectively.
Provide a professional, welcoming, and seamless experience for all participants.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting senior executives, Boards, or organizational leadership; equivalent experience considered.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing polished executive materials.
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and comfort with modern productivity, scheduling, and collaboration tools. Experience using board management platforms, such as OnBoard, is preferred
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive and resourceful, with the judgment to anticipate needs, solve problems, and act independently.
Demonstrated discretion, maturity, and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.
Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy to work effectively with staff, executives, Board members, donors, government officials, community partners, and media.
Ownership mindset with consistent follow-through, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Commitment to the organization’s mission which addresses significant community needs.
Driven and composed: Brings energy and urgency while remaining calm under pressure.
Proactive and anticipatory: Identifies needs early and acts before being asked.
Reliable and accountable: Builds trust through responsiveness and consistent execution.
Highly organized: Creates structure and systems that support smooth executive operations.
Diplomatic and people-savvy: Navigates diverse personalities and expectations with warmth, confidence, and good judgment.
Strategic and practical: Balances big-picture awareness with a strong focus on execution.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position and operate a computer and other office equipment for extended periods; move within the office and between meeting locations; communicate and exchange information effectively; and occasionally move or transport materials weighing up to 15 pounds. The position may require occasional local travel and work outside regular business hours.
NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
$94,966 to $128,483
Robust benefits package
Interested applicants must submit an online application and résumé through the Paycom applicant portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicants may log in to their Paycom account to check their application status. Please do not call, email, or visit our facilities regarding application status. Candidates whose qualifications align with our hiring needs will be contacted by Human Resources regarding next steps.
We anchor greater Washington's hunger relief system, supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit partners across our region.
The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than 1 million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor in the area’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided nearly 61 million meals last year to people in need each year by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations, including Martha’s Table, SOME – So Others Might Eat, DC Central Kitchen, Food for Others, Manna, and others. But we don’t stop there, because we know that creating long-term solutions to hunger requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and opportunity. In short, it demands ideas that address the big picture. That’s why we’re approaching the problem in multiple ways: providing food for today, and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs and health care.
Offices: 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20017, US · 6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, VA 22079, US
We anchor greater Washington's hunger relief system, supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit partners across our region.
The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than 1 million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor in the area’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided nearly 61 million meals last year to people in need each year by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations, including Martha’s Table, SOME – So Others Might Eat, DC Central Kitchen, Food for Others, Manna, and others. But we don’t stop there, because we know that creating long-term solutions to hunger requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and opportunity. In short, it demands ideas that address the big picture. That’s why we’re approaching the problem in multiple ways: providing food for today, and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs and health care.
Offices: 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20017, US · 6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, VA 22079, US
