Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs

Role Overview:

The primary mission of the Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs is to support the Co-CEOs in working as efficiently and effectively as possible, managing complex calendars, coordinating executive travel, streamlining operations, and serving as a trusted liaison between the Co-CEOs and internal and external stakeholders.

The Executive Assistant will report directly to Lia Bonamassa (Chief of Staff) and work primarily with the Co-CEOs of Merit America. This role offers the opportunity to grow into expanded responsibilities over time, including supporting strategic projects, Board coordination, and executive communications.

Note: Merit America generally operates on a four-day workweek; however, due to the nature of executive support, this role follows a five-day schedule (Monday–Friday). Given the demands of supporting two Co-CEOs, this role requires greater availability than most positions at Merit America, including responsiveness to occasional evening and weekend communications. We want to be transparent about this expectation upfront so candidates can make an informed decision about whether this role is the right fit.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Executive Calendar & Schedule Management (50%)

• Manage complex calendars for two Co-CEOs, scheduling meetings with critical stakeholders, typically within 24 hours of request
• Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, prioritizing meetings aligned with CEO goals and organizational priorities
• Coordinate across both Co-CEOs' schedules to ensure alignment and efficiency
• Prepare daily/weekly schedule briefings with context, materials, and priorities
• Monitor and respond to time-sensitive communications from the Co-CEOs outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, when needed; urgency and frequency will vary based on executive travel and organizational events

Travel & Logistics Coordination (20%)

• Plan and coordinate executive travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries
• Manage travel logistics for conferences, board meetings, donor visits, and strategic partner meetings