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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

Schedule

Part-Time | Approximately 30 Hours Per Week Fully in-office position Additional hours up to 40 hours per week may occasionally be required based on board meetings, retreats, executive events, and organizational needs

Paraquad is an equal opportunity employer.

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