
Executive Assistant
Exectutive Assistant
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, Salary, Entry Level
REPORTS TO: Principal
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
TRAVEL: 15-25%
(Mix of Day Trips and Overnight Trips)

Executive Assistant
Responsibilities & Duties
POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced executive assistant to work alongside a busy company Principal and become an important part of a fast growing team. This person will be expected to perform a variety of tasks, help keep long-term projects on track, and handle more urgent requirements for all members of the Senior Leadership Team (President, VP Finance, VP Operations, and VP Sales/Marketing). An ideal candidate is responsive, thoughtful, self-directed, positive, and seeking a challenging role. Expert organization is a must.
POSITION SKILL SET:
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Calendar management, accounting for day-to-day meetings, calls, and movements, both business and personal for the company
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Principal (President) Communicating with teams and assisting with project management
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Maintaining KPI and other reports
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Facilitating the follow through of business development deals
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Managing and facilitating a large volume of email replies
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Reviewing agreements and reports
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Coordinate client gifts, employee gifts of recognition/life events, organize company team building events, coordinate company events, and assist with event planning
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Willingness to assist with small (seemingly unimportant) and large (extremely important) tasks with the same vigor and enthusiasm
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Assist other members of the leadership team with day-to-day tasks, as assigned
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Candidates must have 5+ years of Executive/Personal Assistant experience (or equivalent experience)
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Associate degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
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Self-motivated, proactive, and forward-thinking
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Confident personality and capable of being persistent when necessary
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Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PPT, Word, and Excel Diplomatic and tactful
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Extremely detail oriented and organized
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Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to work with all team members
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Able to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts
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Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced team environment
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Discrete concerning confidential or sensitive information
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Natural editor capabilities; ability to grammatically correct work product across authors
THIS POSITION IS GREAT FOR THOSE WHO ARE:
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Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
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People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
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Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
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High stress tolerant -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Bachelor’s degree: marketing, communications, and/or public relations degree preferred
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Agricultural background; and/or direct association with the agricultural community
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Ability to travel
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Valid driver’s license a must
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Background check required
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Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Office