International Justice Mission
Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer (Government)
Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our global team of over 1,200 professionals are at work in 33 offices. Together, we are catalyzing a global revolution that will rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
Motivated by God's call to seek justice for the oppressed, we believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We are a global community that cares for one another. We value joy and celebration, and we strive to provide professional excellence to all those we serve.
The Need
After almost 25 years of continued growth and operational success in pioneering the work of protecting those who are experiencing poverty from violence, IJM has become a $100+ million organization. As IJM continues this trajectory of growth and scaling of its impact, with the Vision to protect 500 million people by the year 2030, IJM's Chief People Officer (CPO) and leader of the Global People Support (GPS) team, is seeking a mature, experienced, and energetic professional to provide administrative and project support. The CPO and Executive Assistant will succeed through daily interaction and collaboration to establish shared goals, determine priorities, manage tasks, and generate clear, consistent communication.
The Executive Assistant will have the ability to exercise superior judgment in a dynamic leadership environment, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills. The ideal individual will be able to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous environment, steward a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion, and partner with the CPO to balance competing priorities to maximize the productivity and effectiveness of the CPO.
This position is based at IJM Headquarters in the Washington, DC area, and reports to the Chief People Officer.
Responsibilities:
Represent and Provide Executive Support to the CPO
Provide Administrative Support to Global People Support
Requirements:
Critical Qualities:
What does IJM have to offer?
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Generous 6% retirement contribution
- Paid leave starting at 23 days
- 11 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
- Relocation reimbursement if applicable
- Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
- Robust staff care resources
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.