Summary
The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Executive Assistant to provide support to the office of the CEO team.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for managing the calendar of the CEO and Board of Trustees, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate complex calendaring requests across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to anticipate needs while maintaining strong organization and professional communication.
Applicants based in the larger Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DMV) who are able to attend in-person meetings in Washington, D.C. are preferred.
You are responsible for:
Skills and Experience:
Qualities that are important to us:
Additionally, we’d love it if you have:
The deadline to apply for this position is September 11, 2026.
The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge freely. We host Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive.
The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive donations from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Wikimedia Foundation values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
The Wikimedia Foundation is a remote-first organization with staff members, including contractors, based in 40+ countries*. This position is open only to applicants who are based in Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DMV). Salaries at the Wikimedia Foundation are set in a way that is competitive, equitable, and consistent with our values and culture. The anticipated annual pay range for this position for applicants based in Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DMV) is $74,065 to $92,583. The compensation offered to a successful applicant will be based on their skills and experience. We neither ask for nor take into consideration the salary history of applicants.
If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or +1 (415) 839-6885.
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