Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant to the CEO & Senior Leadership

Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

About Salient Strategies

Salient Strategies is a Texas-based public affairs, strategic communications, and business development firm with a national network of political, policy, and industry professionals. We help organizations navigate complex public affairs environments through strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, advocacy support, and business development.

Our team works alongside business leaders, trade associations, advocacy organizations, and emerging industries to advance strategic objectives through effective communications, relationship building, and public affairs engagement.

Position Overview

Salient Strategies is seeking a highly organized, professional, and proactive Executive Assistant to support the firm's CEO and Senior Partner, as well as provide executive-level administrative support to a C-suite leader of a nationally recognized eye health company with more than 95 years of operation.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to executive leadership, public affairs, business development, healthcare, stakeholder engagement, and strategic operations. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership on daily operations, scheduling, communications, project coordination, and business development activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly dependable, capable of managing multiple priorities, and comfortable interacting with executives, policymakers, clients, and community stakeholders.

What You'll Gain

Direct exposure to executive leadership in public affairs and healthcare.

Experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced professional environment.

Insight into public policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

Opportunities to participate in high-level meetings, strategic discussions, and special projects.

Mentorship from experienced executives, public affairs professionals, and business leaders.

Professional experience managing executive operations and communications.

Key Responsibilities

Manage executive calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.

Assist with correspondence, communications, and follow-up on behalf of senior leadership.

Coordinate travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and event scheduling.

Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and meeting summaries.

Support business development efforts through research, outreach, and relationship management.

Assist with stakeholder engagement activities involving clients, partners, policymakers, and community leaders.

Track action items, project deadlines, and executive priorities.

Conduct background research on policy, business, healthcare, and industry-related topics as needed.

Support executive communications, including drafting professional emails, reports, and correspondence.

Assist with special projects and administrative responsibilities assigned by senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Current undergraduate student, graduate student, recent graduate, or early-career professional.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

Interest in public affairs, government relations, healthcare, business development, nonprofit leadership, or executive management.

Prior administrative, executive support, internship, or office experience is preferred but not required.

Position Details

Position: Executive Assistant to the CEO & Senior Leadership

Term: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

Focus Areas: Executive Operations, Public Affairs, Healthcare Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, and Business Development

Schedule: Flexible hours with hybrid work opportunities available.

Location: Texas-based candidates preferred.

Compensation: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process and determined based on experience and availability.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials to Erica@salient.us and Dustin@salient.us with the subject line:

Executive Assistant – Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Application materials should include:

Resume

One-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant experience

Contact information for three professional, academic, or volunteer references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.