Special Assistant to the President & CEO

Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) • Full-time • Washington, DC • $65k - $80k / year • 1m ago

Special Assistant to the President & CEO

Location: Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Employer

Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) is a nonprofit collaborative of leading multi-state nonprofit affordable housing providers. SAHF members are committed to the affordability, sustainability, and expansion of rental housing that makes a difference in people's lives. SAHF advances federal policy, strengthens portfolio health, and promotes service-enriched and sustainable housing through identifying best practices, developing tools and models, facilitating peer exchange, and fostering research and strategic partnerships.

Role Summary

SAHF seeks a Special Assistant to the President & CEO to serve as a trusted partner and help drive organizational effectiveness. This role provides high-level executive support while also contributing to core operations across the organization. The Special Assistant will manage complex priorities, support executive communications and external engagement, and help ensure strong coordination across teams. This position is ideal for someone interested in gaining exposure to executive leadership, organizational strategy, and the affordable housing field in a mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do

Executive Support & Coordination

Manage the CEO's complex calendar and priorities, including board meetings, member engagements, external stakeholder meetings, and travel arrangements
Provide selective scheduling and travel support to the COO as needed
Prepare briefings, agendas, and presentations for executive meetings and engagements for CEO and key SAHF staff
Coordinate cross-functional priorities and track action items to ensure timely follow-through
Serve as a central point of coordination for information flow to and from the CEO
Draft and manage routine executive correspondence

Communications & External Engagement

Draft, edit, and format communications on behalf of the CEO
Support development and coordination of external communications, including newsletters, briefing materials, presentations, and digital content, in coordination with communications consultant(s)
Work alongside communications consultant to maintain and update external communications platforms
Help ensure consistency of organizational messaging across board, member, and partner communications

Convenings & Events

Support execution of in-person and virtual meetings, including logistics and technology
Provide end-to-end logistical and administrative support for peer group meetings, the Annual Retreat, and Board meetings as needed
Coordinate invitations, materials, registrations, and post-meeting follow-up
Help to manage vendor relationships alongside the Director of Operations, including venues, catering, and technology
Track participation and support member engagement efforts

Financial, Operations & Administrative Support

Support expense reporting and reconciliation for the CEO and leadership team
Assist with invoice tracking and coordination with accounting
Maintain organized digital filing and document management systems
Support the Director of Operations in day-to-day office operations and vendor management
Assist with coordination of internal meetings and staff events
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

1–3 years of relevant experience in a professional or administrative role
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
Strong judgment and ability to prioritize effectively
Experience supporting scheduling, meetings, and travel coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom/Teams, and digital collaboration tools
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
Commitment to mission-driven work
Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in or interest in affordable housing, community development, or mission-driven organizations
Experience with communications drafting, website updates, or content coordination
Experience creating presentations and supporting external-facing materials
Familiarity with basic financial processes (e.g., expense reporting, invoice tracking)
Experience supporting in-person and virtual meetings or events

Compensation

$65,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits

Full benefits package

How to Apply

Candidates must apply by sending a resume and cover letter to jobs@sahfnet.org. Applications submitted through LinkedIn will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications, SAHF regrets that it cannot respond individually to all candidates.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SAHF is committed to attracting and retaining talent based on qualifications and organizational needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

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