Executive Assistant to the CEO

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Founder’s Associate / Executive Assistant to the CEO Help Build New York City’s First Children’s Science Museum Complete Play Discovery is expanding from an inclusive playground into a landmark family destination in Lower Manhattan a Children’s Science Museum, Inclusive School, Teen Innovation Lounge, Sports Center, and Parent Lounge — all under one roof.

We’re seeking an exceptionally organized, proactive, and mission-driven professional to work directly with our Founder & CEO as their right hand.

This is a hybrid role: roughly half executive support, half strategic projects. You’ll run the CEO’s day-to-day while also driving fundraising, partnerships, and project coordination on a transformative build.

What You’ll Do: Executive Support

• Coordinate the CEO’s priorities, meetings, and project follow-up.
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and communications.
• Assist with special projects and organizational coordination as needed.

Strategic Projects

• Support fundraising initiatives, prepare donor materials, conduct research, and assist with partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
• Research prospective foundations, partners, sponsors, and community organizations, and help prepare outreach materials and follow-up communications.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, consultants, vendors, and exhibit producers

Who You Are

• Exceptionally organized with sharp attention to detail
• An outstanding written and verbal communicator
• Strong in research, project management, and juggling multiple priorities
• Experienced in nonprofit fundraising, partnerships, or donor relations (a significant plus)
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, presentation tools, and AI productivity tools
• Energized by a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Genuinely passionate about inclusion, children’s education, STEAM, and community impact

Role Details

• Hybrid NYC role with flexible schedule and some in-office days
• Reports directly to the Founder & CEO
• Occasional evening events, including donor gatherings and our annual gala
• Salary: $70,000–$85,000 based on experience, plus performance bonus
• Significant growth opportunities as the organization expands
• Direct impact working alongside the Founder & CEO on a transformative project for children and families
• Resume
• Personalized cover letter explaining why this role and our mission excite you
• Earliest start date
• LinkedIn profile (preferred)

Apply on Carreerplug or send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Only candidates who submit a thoughtful cover letter will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer Complete Play Discovery is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.