Officer, President's Office

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview

As an Officer in the President’s Office, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative and logistical support to advance the work of the President/CEO. This unique, cross-functional role offers a front-row seat to organizational leadership and governance, requiring exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle critical information with discretion. You will help ensure the President’s Office runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Meeting & Briefing Preparation

• Collect, organize, and assemble briefing materials in both digital and hard-copy formats to fully prepare the CEO for all internal and external engagements.
• Anticipate information needs for upcoming meetings and proactively coordinate with internal teams to secure timely, accurate supporting documents.
• Ensure briefing packets are complete, concise, and delivered with adequate time for CEO review.
• Maintain systems for version control, document tracking, and secure distribution of sensitive materials.

Email & Communication Management

• Review and lead daily management of the CEO’s email inbox, triaging, prioritizing, and organizing correspondence that requires action.
• Draft, proofread, and send email responses on behalf of the CEO, ensuring professionalism, clarity, and alignment with organizational voice and priorities.
• Forward inquiries to appropriate internal stakeholders, track follow-up items, and ensure timely resolution of action items.
• Maintain a clear record of outstanding requests, deadlines, and follow‑through.

Calendar & Scheduling Management

• Coordinate and schedule meetings for the Chief of Staff of President/CEO, balancing high-volume requests while protecting strategic priorities and time-sensitive commitments.
• Prepare and manage daily and weekly calendars, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Anticipate conflicts and proactively resolve scheduling issues through sound judgment and strong cross-team communication.
• Support coordination of complex meeting sequences, including pre-briefs, debriefs, and prep touchpoints.

Travel Coordination

• Arrange comprehensive travel for the CEO and President’s Office, including flights, lodging, ground transportation, visas (as applicable), and itinerary planning.
• Develop detailed travel briefs, ensuring the CEO is fully prepared for each leg of travel, including logistics, contacts, event details, and background materials.
• Maintain organized, accessible travel records and communicate plans proactively to all relevant parties.
• Respond to last‑minute changes and troubleshoot travel issues as they arise.

Executive Board & Governance Support

• Liaise with Executive Board members to collect, organize, format, and distribute Executive Board meeting briefing materials.
• Support logistics, preparation, and follow‑up for monthly Executive Board meetings, including scheduling, materials coordination, and note-taking as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of all EB-related documentation.

Event & Retreat Management

• Lead planning and logistics for executive management retreats, including venue research and booking, vendor coordination, schedule design, and operational support.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and retreat packets; ensure smooth execution from concept through completion.
• Manage follow-up actions, communications, and distribution of retreat outcomes and documentation.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Leadership Support

• Coordinate closely with C‑suite executives and senior leadership across the organization to support CEO and President’s Office priorities.
• Maintain and regularly update shared trackers and strategic planning documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely distribution.
• Serve as a central point of contact for cross-functional efforts, enabling smooth information flow and collaboration.
• Lead or support cross-departmental initiatives, including conference engagement planning and CEO-related opportunities.

Operations, Finance & Administrative Support

• Process expense reports, invoices, and reimbursements for the President’s Office in alignment with financial policies and timelines.
• Prepare CEO travel expense reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Lead supply management for the President’s Office team, including inventory tracking and ordering.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of internal systems, procedures, and approval workflows.

Conference & External Engagement Support

• Lead cross-functional coordination to identify, assess, and secure strategic conference and external engagement opportunities for the CEO.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure preparation of remarks, briefing documents, and event materials.
• Manage conference-related logistics, deadlines, and communications to ensure successful participation.

Additional Duties

• Perform other administrative, operational, and project-based tasks as assigned to support the President’s Office and organizational leadership.
• Exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Key Working Relationships

• Position Reports to: Reports into the Sr. Director, Policy & Planning (Chief of Staff) to the President and CEO in the President’s Office.
• Internal: Works closely with departments across the organization. Key stakeholders include the President/CEO; Executive Board; Executive Board Assistants; the Vice Presidents, USA Philanthropy; Board Engagement and the Global Board Communications Specialist; and other President’s Office team members.
• External: High-level stakeholders

Work / Educational Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred;equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• 3-6 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment, with gradually increasing responsibilities and a track record of high performance.
• Prior experience working as an administrative assistant.
• Experience working in a non-profit business development department a plus.
• Experience working with high net-worth individuals and/or senior partners a plus.
• Proven ability to work closely with C‑suite leaders, managing communications, priorities, and cross‑functional coordination at the executive level.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies 

• Bring a can-do attitude, flexibility, and resilience to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and setbacks with positivity 
• Ability to pivot and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Calm under pressure.
• Outstanding attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to deliver on tight deadlines and make progress against multiple demands
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, interacting with a variety of internal and external contacts with confidence and poise
• Strong listening skills and the ability to accurately follow guidance
• Maintains the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Ability and interest to work both independently and in a complex, cross-functional team structure
• Proactive, takes initiative and anticipates needs
• Cordial and kind demeanor in all interactions, fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment
• Experience with Outlook email and calendar and familiarity with complex scheduling
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite; strong in database management and Adobe Acrobat Pro experience

Working Environment

• Hybrid work with an average of 3-4 days per week in our NYC headquarters.

Compensation: ($80,000 - $95,000). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Why Choose the IRC?

Work that has meaning: Every day at the IRC is a chance to make a difference through a purpose-driven career. Whether you're working directly with communities or providing support behind the scenes, you will be part of a dynamic team that is always innovating, scaling, and testing new and better solutions to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.

Global scale, dynamic workplace: At the IRC, we believe that the dynamic, global make-up of our team is our strength. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you will be part of a global organization positively impacting millions of lives in over 40 get to work with colleagues from all around the world—working across time zones and regularly exchanging different ideas, perspectives and insights. You’ll join a team that is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.  

Challenging work, innovative solutions: We’re committed to excellence and innovation, and pride ourselves in setting industry-leading standards while practicing evidence and data-lead strategies. Come challenge norms, shatter conventions, and pioneer change while working on real, nuanced and complex issues we face in the world today.  

Community centered: We’re an empathetic community that truly cares for one another. Our comprehensive safety and security initiatives ensure a safe work environment, while our continuous learning and development programs provide ongoing opportunities for personal and career advancement.

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Our Typical Recruitment Process

The interview process typically includes three rounds, though the number may vary depending on the role and level of seniority. It usually begins with a conversation with our recruiting team to learn more about you and your goals. This is followed by an interview with a hiring manager or business stakeholder to explore your background and provide more insight into the role. The final round focuses on assessing your role-specific expertise and may be conducted as a panel interview to evaluate your cross-functional strengths. Before extending an offer, we generally conduct reference checks, and after an offer is made, a standard background check is completed. While we strive for consistency, the process may differ based on the role, business unit, location, job type, legal requirements, and other factors.

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