Executive Assistant Civilization Research Institute Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time From $56,175.23 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Business travel arrangements Executive administrative support Attention to detail Managing executive calendars Full Job Description About Us The Civilization Research Institute (CRI) is a research center focused on understanding and mitigating catastrophic and existential risk. Our mission is to create and disseminate actionable knowledge and wisdom that is essential for navigating the metacrisis, and to undertake basic research and experimentation into viable future forms for global civilization. Our work spans technology, governance, ecological tipping points, financial systems, civilization theory, and sense-making. We operate in a high‑trust, low‑ego environment where clarity, integrity, and long‑term thinking are essential. If you'd like a quick overview of our work, this video with our Executive Director, Daniel Schmachtenberger, is a good place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kBoLVvoqVY About the Role The Executive Assistant is responsible for organizing the Executive Director's calendar. This role calls for equal parts operational rigor and relational intuition. The ideal candidate is someone who understands that scheduling is both an art and a science and finds joy in thinking about ways to make the seemingly impossible possible. For the right person, this role feels like a natural expression of who you are. What You'll Own Manage high-volume, complex calendaring Ensure meeting participants are prepared with clear agendas and other relevant context Handle scheduling communications with warmth, diplomacy, and precision Manage travel logistics including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and itineraries Adjust plans in real time to accommodate changing schedules and priorities Anticipate scheduling challenges and bring proposed solutions to the executive office team in a proactive and well-considered way What Makes This Role Special You will have a front row seat to all of the important activities and initiatives of the organization You will be central to ensuring mission-critical issues get addressed and strategies move forward You will be part of a hard-working team fighting for a better future Qualifications Alignment with our mission and values Ability to work onsite in Asheville, North Carolina Experience in managing a high volume, complex calendar as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role (may be open to training someone who has an obvious natural disposition for this type of work with a strong commitment to learning) Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to convey warmth while being precise and thorough Obsessive attention to detail and organization, with a natural disposition toward checklists, systems, and keeping good order Responsive and comfortable operating with urgency Willingness to work flexible, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends to facilitate team collaboration and address timely scheduling needs Location Full-time role based out of Asheville, NC A flexible, hybrid work schedule is supported; however, candidates must be local or willing to relocate, with the ability to be on-site regularly Relocation assistance is available Compensation & Benefits The starting compensation is competitive and will depend on a variety of factors that include experience, education, training, certification, and location. We do not currently cap salary ranges because we value team members growing in their roles over time. Flexible and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our team members. All applications must be submitted via this link: https://form.asana.com/?k=-ht96MUYIGvP0cYgdggNxQ&d=1175458643517633 Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

Pay:

From $56,175.23 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Relocation assistance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Asheville, NC 28801