Executive Assistant to the CEO
Paraquad · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
AdministrativeInternship
Basic Function
Provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and supports governance-related functions connected to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Responsible for helping maintain organization, preparation, communication, scheduling, follow-through, confidentiality, and administrative flow within the CEO office.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage CEO calendar, scheduling priorities, and meeting coordination
- Cook up executive meetings, logistics, travel, registrations, and itineraries
- Ensure executive meetings and materials are organized and prepared in advance
- Prepare agendas, presentations, meeting materials, and supporting documents
- Attend meetings with the CEO, including internal and external meetings, as requested
- Aid in executive correspondence and follow-up communication
- Draft communications on behalf of the CEO as requested
- Maintain organization of executive files, Teams folders, records, and key documents
- Track priorities, deadlines, action items, and executive commitments
- Help maintain preparation, organization, and flow within the CEO office
- Identify scheduling conflicts, preparation gaps, or follow-up needs
- Other duties as assigned
Board & Executive Committee Support
- Cook up Board of Directors and Executive Committee meeting logistics
- Prepare and distribute board packets, agendas, and supporting materials
- Maintain board calendars, records, governance documentation, and meeting archives
- Take meeting minutes for:
- Board meetings
- Executive Committee meetings
- Leadership meetings
- Strategic planning sessions
- Internal and external stakeholder meetings
- Maintain records of motions, approvals, and board action items
- Support board communication and governance documentation processes
Administrative Coordination
- Track meeting action items, deadlines, and follow-up requests
- Ensure meeting documentation is completed accurately and distributed timely
- Maintain organized executive and governance records
- Support logistics and coordination for executive and board-level meetings
- Maintain professionalism, preparation, and responsiveness within executive operations
Skills and Abilities Required
- Hightly organized and detail-oriented
- Professional and responsive
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Manage confidential information with discretion
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong follow-through and preparation skills
- Must consistently arrive prepared and ready to support executive and board-level meetings
- Executive presence and professionalism required
- Understands that being on time means arriving early and fully prepared
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3–5 years of administrative or executive support experience preferred
- Experience supporting senior leadership, executives, or boards preferred
- Strong meeting minutes and documentation experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Teams, and virtual meeting platforms
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Work effectively in a fast-paced professional environment
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and maintain organization within a dynamic executive environment