Hiring: Executive Assistant - Advancement Company: The Jackson Laboratory Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:05:04 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Portfolio Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of related experience Required Skills: •Be the VP's right hand. •Manage a dynamic calendar, coordinate travel, juggle project management, and handle expenses with zero drama and total discretion. •Be the central hub for day-to-day Advancement operations and serve as a source of informed partnership for the broader team. •Draft and edit correspondence and donor-facing presentations, that reflect the accuracy and voice of the VP and Advancement team. •Keep the donor pipeline sharp. •Support portfolio management, log meeting notes, maintain solicitation plans, and audit database entries for accuracy. •Contribute to the bigger picture. •Assist with budget tracking and financial recommendations, and partner with fellow EAs to keep Advancement aligned with JAX's broader leadership. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience •Outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills •Fluency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM/donor database software •A sixth sense for discretion, judgment, and working independently •A genuine customer-service mindset and an entrepreneurial streak •Fundraising or development experience is a strong plus •You'll be joining an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with nearly a century of impact — from uncovering the genetic basis of cancer to advancing precision medicine for rare diseases. Your work in Advancement directly fuels that mission, connecting donors, trustees, and leadership to the science that's changing lives. •New York, NY, Farmington, CT or Bar Harbor, ME (hybrid — 2–3 days on-site, occasional travel) Compensation: •$75,074 - $108,857 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!