Officer, President's Office

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

As an Officer in the President’s Office, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative and logistical support to advance the work of the President/CEO. This unique, cross-functional role offers a front-row seat to organizational leadership and governance, requiring exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle critical information with discretion. You will help ensure the President’s Office runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Meeting & Briefing Preparation Collect, organize, and assemble briefing materials in both digital and hard-copy formats to fully prepare the CEO for all internal and external engagements. Anticipate information needs for upcoming meetings and proactively coordinate with internal teams to secure timely, accurate supporting documents. Ensure briefing packets are complete, concise, and delivered with adequate time for CEO review. Maintain systems for version control, document tracking, and secure distribution of sensitive materials.
• Email & Communication Management Review and lead daily management of the CEO’s email inbox, triaging, prioritizing, and organizing correspondence that requires action. Draft, proofread, and send email responses on behalf of the CEO, ensuring professionalism, clarity, and alignment with organizational voice and priorities. Forward inquiries to appropriate internal stakeholders, track follow-up items, and ensure timely resolution of action items. Maintain a clear record of outstanding requests, deadlines, and follow‑through.
• Calendar & Scheduling Management Coordinate and schedule meetings for the Chief of Staff of President/CEO, balancing high-volume requests while protecting strategic priorities and time-sensitive commitments. Prepare and manage daily and weekly calendars, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Anticipate conflicts and proactively resolve scheduling issues through sound judgment and strong cross-team communication. Support coordination of complex meeting sequences, including pre-briefs, debriefs, and prep touchpoints.
• Travel Coordination Arrange comprehensive travel for the CEO and President’s Office, including flights, lodging, ground transportation, visas (as applicable), and itinerary planning. Develop detailed travel briefs, ensuring the CEO is fully prepared for each leg of travel, including logistics, contacts, event details, and background materials. Mainta…
• Executive Board & Governance Support Liaise with Executive Board members to collect, organize, format, and distribute Executive Board meeting briefing materials. Support logistics, preparation, and follow‑up for monthly Executive Board meetings, including scheduling, materials coordination, and note-taking as needed. Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of all EB-related documentation.
• Event & Retreat Management Lead planning and logistics for executive management retreats, including venue research and booking,…