Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer; CPO

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Full Time Remote, RMT, US

Salary Range: $79,400.00 To $85,100.00 Annually

Are you ready to support executive leadership, strengthen People & Culture operations, and help move organizational priorities forward? Do you have experience managing executive priorities, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and translating complex information into clear actions? National 4-H Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief People Officer and help advance the priorities, operations, and work of the People & Culture function.

At National 4-H Council, we empower nearly 6 million young people each year to become confident leaders who are ready for life and work. As the nation’s largest youth development organization, we prepare young people to be Beyond Ready through hands‑on learning experiences in STEM, Agriculture, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement.

As the Executive Assistant
, you will partner closely with the Chief People Officer and collaborate with the People & Culture team, Executive Team, executive assistants, Board Trustees, and committees. You will manage the CPO’s calendar, priorities, information, and commitments; coordinate cross‑functional projects and People & Culture initiatives; prepare executive communications and decision‑ready materials; and support meetings, events, policy reviews, travel, budgets, and departmental administrative workflows.

You will also develop tools, processes, and operating routines that strengthen visibility, coordination, efficiency, and follow‑through.

Join us in supporting the people, culture, and organizational priorities that advance National 4-H Council’s mission. In this role, you will help increase the CPO’s capacity, strengthen People & Culture operations, and coordinate the work that helps prepare more young people to be Beyond Ready. #4HBeyond Ready

Mission

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people empowered for life today and prepared for careers tomorrow. In collaboration with the USDA and our network of 110 public universities, we serve every county and parish in the United States in more than 3,000 local 4-H Extension offices. Our programs have a positive impact on young people: 4-H youth are 2x more likely to excel in school, 4x more likely to contribute to their communities, 2x more likely to make healthier choices, and 2x more likely to pursue STEM education or careers.

National 4-H Council (Council), 4-H’s private sector nonprofit partner, builds public‑private partnerships and provides resources and leadership development opportunities that expand the reach and impact of 4-H. With the Beyond Ready Initiative, 4-H has the potential to reach 10 million young people annually to help them lead healthy, productive, and engaged lives. Young leaders will have the experience and mentorship to succeed in an evolving workforce and thrive in their communities.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer (CPO) serves as an executive operating partner to the CPO and operational enabler for the People & Culture function. The role creates capacity for the CPO to focus on organizational performance, talent, culture, and strategic priorities while supporting clear, efficient, and disciplined execution across the function.

Combining executive support, operational coordination, project execution, communications, event management, and process improvement, the Executive Assistant manages the CPO’s time and information; establishes effective operating rhythms;…