Remote Administrative Assistant

About DRG Talent

DRG is a talent advisory group dedicated to serving nonprofit organizations globally. Our team of talent advisors brings over 30 years of experience, committed to values that resonate with our clients. We offer a comprehensive suite of services to nonprofits, including search, attraction, and nurturing innovative, diverse leadership, talent assessments, transition planning, and insights into compensation and organizational design. Our mission is to foster thriving partnerships between leadership, talent, culture, and structure within nonprofit organizations.

The Remote Administrative Assistant Role

DRG is seeking a skilled professional to provide support during a maternity leave, anticipated to be a 10-month temporary contract. This Remote Administrative Assistant will primarily offer calendar management and administrative support to DRG’s Leadership Team, including the CEO, Partners, and Principals. You will also collaborate on various administrative projects with the broader team.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling and Calendar Management

• Manage calendars and scheduling for members of the Leadership Team.
• Coordinate with clients and internal/external stakeholders to arrange meetings.
• Handle complex scheduling needs across multiple time zones and high-priority projects.

General Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Leadership Team, including maintaining files and formatting documents.
• Assist the Operations team with proofreading and preparing essential documents.

Technical and Operational Support

Proficiency in the following tools and systems is essential:

• Outlook (for calendar, scheduling, and meeting logistics)
• Teams/Zoom/other conferencing platforms
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (basic to intermediate skills)
• Shared drives, OneDrive, SharePoint, or similar document management systems

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a collaborative team player with at least five years of corporate administrative assistant experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate strong time management abilities. This role requires the capability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment while partnering effectively with diverse team members. At DRG, we highly value impeccable follow-up, strong follow-through, superior work ethic, deep curiosity, and a strong sense of accountability.

Compensation and Work Details

This is an hourly, remote contractor position with an anticipated workload of 10-15 hours per week at a rate of $35 per hour. The contractor should be able to distribute the total hours daily over the course of the week.

Location

This is a remote position with flexible location; staff work from home offices or shared workspaces.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through the specified channel. All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt. Introductory conversations and interviews will commence immediately, with an anticipated start date in early March 2026.

Key skills/competency

• Calendar Management
• Administrative Support
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Scheduling Coordination
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Proofreading
• Remote Work
• Accountability
• Stakeholder Coordination