Senior Executive Assistant

Notes: This job is located in Charlotte, NC, and requires weekly in-office visits. 

For more than 20 years, corporations, governments, and philanthropies have hired Next Street to strengthen the small businesses they rely on. Founded in 2005 as a Boston-based consultancy advising a selection of small local businesses, Next Street has evolved into the leading national small business solutions firm impacting more than 200,000 entrepreneurs across the country each year. We maintain our unwavering commitment and specialized expertise in small business support on behalf of our clients.

Over the years, our work has impacted more than 4 million small businesses, connecting them with more than 50,000 hours of advisory services, $6 billion in capital and $10 billion in contracts. Today, we provide end-to-end solutions — from ecosystem assessments and strategies to resource platforms and accelerators — for these clients to propel the small businesses in their communities and supply chains. Our solutions ultimately help small businesses, whether they are solo entrepreneurs or advanced suppliers, to unlock new revenue, build wealth, and reinvest in their communities. We believe that with the right support, America's small business owners will be the engines driving new economic growth across the country.

Next Street is a certified B-corporation that is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization to represent the small businesses we strive to serve. Through this commitment, inclusivity is integral to our DNA, and our values are embedded in every aspect of our work. 

Join us, and together, we will live into our values, pursue fulfilling careers, and transform our society.

Why this Role?

Next Street seeks a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable Executive Assistant (EA) to support our CEO. This role is central to ensuring the CEO’s effectiveness and impact. You will serve as a right-hand partner, managing priorities, coordinating high-stakes meetings, and enabling seamless communication with internal and external stakeholders.

The EA role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong judgment, and brings both discretion and energy to executive-level support.

Your work will consist of…

Executive Support & Prioritization (30%)

• Serve as the primary administrative partner to the CEO, ensuring she has what she needs, when she needs it.
• Understand firm-wide and CEO priorities, and proactively align on CEO priorities at the beginning of each week
• Adjust and reprioritize schedules based on changing demands, offering suggestions to optimize time.
• Be highly accessible during working hours (via phone/text) and available during key times such as travel, board meetings, and quarterly reviews.

Board Logistics & Liaison (25%)

• Schedule and coordinate Board meetings, events, and off-cycle touchpoints
• Manage logistics for Board sessions, including venues, technology, agendas, and print materials
• Liaise with internal teams (CEO, Executive leadership team, Board prep team) and Board members as well as their EAs to provide direct support to Board members as needed, and track overall Board engagement with the firm
• Coordinate written communication as needed for Board updates
• Organize meeting minutes and coordinate with content providers

 Business Development & External Coordination (20%)

• Schedule and coordinate high-priority BD and sales meetings, often involving multiple stakeholders
• Communicate directly with client and prospect EAs to ensure smooth scheduling
• Travel to high-profile meetings (2-3x per year), as appropriate, with the CEO
• Track and anticipate key client priorities in partnership with the CEO

Internal Coordination (15%)

• Schedule internal meetings and manage gatekeeping
• Coordinate with staff to ensure smooth execution of CEO-directed priorities
• Understand firm-wide sequencing and priorities to align CEO’s time effectively

Administrative & Operational (10%)

• Manage expenses, time tracking, reimbursements, and travel bookings
• Draft and prepare ad hoc documents, sometimes on confidential or time-sensitive matters
• Order gifts, sympathy cards, or other items as needed
• Provide limited personal-life coordination as it intersects with CEO’s schedule

Why you?

You  have…

• 7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting senior executives and high-growth companies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, logistics, and priorities with discretion.
• Strong judgment, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort engaging with senior executives and clients.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally and adapt to evolving priorities.
• A proactive, can-do mindset and a genuine interest in enabling a CEO’s effectiveness.

What we offer:

We want our team members to bring their best, true selves to work every day. We will offer you:

• Benefits Package – We know you work hard, and we want to reward you for it. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits packages (including 401k and paid parental leave) for mission-driven work.
• Generous paid time off – We want to ensure you have time to recharge and pursue your many passions. We give our team members 20 days of paid time off annually, including federal holidays, volunteer days and more!
• Mentorship and Sponsorship – You will have frequent access to our diverse and dynamic senior team. They will be committed to your growth and will invest in mentoring you.
• Career development – We take growth seriously. We give each team member an annual professional development stipend and provide ample coaching.
• Flexibility – It is important that you work when and where you work best. We offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual schedules and work preferences. This includes a low travel mode during non-pandemic times.
• Social events and perks – We admire and value our teammates. We plan events throughout the year and provide office snacks so you can perform your best every day and more!

Next Street believes in an equitable and transparent compensation approach. The starting salary for manager-level positions across the firm is $ 110,878, regardless of location, and is commensurate with experience. This role is based in Charlotte, NC. As part of our Antiracism commitment, Next Street uses a pay scale approach and transparent methodology to advance staff within a compensation band based on performance.

Next Street is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.