Executive Assistant

Description

Outward Bound USA (OBUSA) is a national non‑profit educational organization in the United States, in operation for more than 60 years. Outward Bound’s mission is to change lives through challenge and discovery. While ambitious and bold, our vision is a more resilient and compassionate world, with more endurance in response to change and more courage in the face of challenge.

Outward Bound programs provide increased access for today’s youth to develop social‑emotional skills and build their capacity to navigate the future with confidence, compassion, and curiosity. Programs are far‑reaching – inside city and suburban classrooms and outside in rugged backcountry settings – lasting anywhere from one day to an entire semester. Outward Bound staff are positive, fun, passionate, mission‑driven change makers who uphold a high standard of quality and commitment to our students.

We strive to provide educational experiences that are inclusive and relevant for all participants and are committed to organizational improvement in support of an equitable and just society. Learn more about us.

Outward Bound USA aims to support, amplify, and grow the capacity of our network schools, where students are prepared with 21st‑century skills to be ready for work, life, and civic leadership in an evolving world. Our work is guided by an unwavering commitment to our students, equity, adventure, and safety.

Guided by a strategic Vision for Impact 2030 between 2023 and 2030, OBUSA supports this work through targeted initiatives designed to: create new and expanded capacity in regional schools by positioning OB as an educational partner to parents, schools, and corporations; accelerate access to the outdoors for underrepresented communities; provide a leading‑edge research and development engine that will continuously improve program outcomes;

and cultivate a workplace that attracts, develops, and retains the best outdoor educators and administrative professionals in the US.

Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Assistant (EA) provides high‑level administrative, operational, and strategic support to ensure the CEO can focus on advancing the mission, vision, and priorities of Outward Bound. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, proactive initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to operate with professionalism in a fast‑paced nonprofit environment. The EA will work closely with the Board of Directors, senior leadership team, donors, community partners, and key stakeholders.

As a leading non‑profit educational organization, Outward Bound is designed to embrace challenges. Thriving here requires compassion, a learning mindset, and a deep desire to do meaningful work that achieves our goals. At Outward Bound, we are crew, not passengers. Everyone is on the crew, and we all contribute. We share success and view challenges as opportunities for growth. From the office to the wilderness,