Executive Assistant to the CEO
Wikimedia Foundation · Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DMV)
Posted 19 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Wikimedia Foundation's roles stay open a median of 29 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wikimedia Foundation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wikimedia Foundation
- high 7 stale, 0 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wikimedia Foundation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wikimedia Foundation.
About this role
The Executive Assistant to the CEO at the Wikimedia Foundation will manage the CEO's calendar and coordinate complex scheduling with internal and external stakeholders across time zones. This role involves preparing briefing documents, arranging travel, managing expense reports, and supporting logistics for meetings and events. The position requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Wikimedia Foundation as an employer.
What you need
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy
- Experience managing multiple tasks and executing under deadlines
- Proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Experience anticipating prep and coordination meetings for large scale projects
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience working with organizations both inside and outside the U.S.
- Experience in the non-profit sector and/or a tech-focused organization
- Enthusiasm for adding culture-building opportunities to work
- General understanding of the Wikimedia movement
- Passion for the mission to share free knowledge
Worth weighing
- Position requires in-person attendance for meetings in Washington, D.C.
- Salary range is provided but varies based on location and experience
- Remote-first organization with a diverse workforce
- Application deadline is September 11, 2026
Summarised from Wikimedia Foundation's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Wikimedia Foundation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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