Executive Assistant

Core Responsibilities

• Prompt and thorough support of the CEO. This includes coordinating travel and reservations, general administrative functions, off hours support, and serving as the primary point of access for the CEO.
• Ensure successful completion of projects. This includes developing project plans and leading projects to keep stakeholders informed regarding potential challenges with critical path deliverables. Successful completion is defined as on time, in spec, and on budget.
• Develop high-quality communications, including press releases, articles, social media updates, and internal memos and newsletters.
• Identify opportunities for growth and improvement related to NESL’s Coworker experience.
• Collaborate with various internal departments, stakeholders, and community members to foster positive relationships and maintain effective communication.
• Support communication and coordination efforts that improve organizational alignment across leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience as an executive assistant or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience with large event planning, planning travel and organizing meetings.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using various communication tools and platforms.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Crisis management, public relations, and media relations experience is a plus.
• Creative thinking and a keen eye for detail.
• High level of personal initiative to achieve objectives. Demonstrated ability to operate independently and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated project management skills with knowledge of project planning methods.
• Excellent technology aptitude and experience with database systems and software as well as Microsoft Office.

Personal Characteristics and Competencies

• Entrepreneurial spirit combined with prudence. (i.e., consideration of long-term risks and opportunities).
• Highly developed organizational influence and negotiation skills.
• A self-confident, proactive professional who can successfully lead in a fast-changing business environment.
• Tough minded with the courage of convictions to drive critical strategies and programs through to completion.
• A change agent willing to take measured risk and who is committed to deliver on commitments to the organization.
• Personal and professional alignment to NESL’s Cultural Goals: Focus & Integrity to Do What’s Right Know the Numbers / Know the Business Embrace Change Intentionally Collaborative.