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Executive Assistant to CEO

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Executive Assistant to CEO, Cultural Arts Organization, Houston, Texas

Our client, a well- renowned cultural arts organization, is looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO/Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a high impact CEO and play a critical role in strategic decision-making, operations, and execution. The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced environment, supporting a high-energy principal, and has an interest overall in the arts.

This is 5 days in the office role, with some need to attend events over the weekend from time to time. The culture is very collegial and team oriented.

About the Job

Manage the CEOs busy calendar and coordinate meetings

Optimize the executives time and priorities, acting as gatekeeper

Coordinate

travel and logistics, including detailed itineraries

Prioritize emails and craft emails on her behalf

Be liaison to the board members; plan meetings including all logistics and collateral materials.

Support internal and external stakeholders; ensure alignment of executives priorities with business goals

Maintain utmost discretion and handle sensitive information professionally

Streamline workflows and execute follow-ups on behalf of the executive

Ad hoc projects; some personal work

About You

5+ years supporting a C-suite executive in fast-paced, team-oriented environment; an interest in the arts is highly desired

Proactive and anticipatory mindset

always ten steps ahead

High emotional intelligence and strong judgment; able to act independently

Ultra-organized and detail-oriented with great project management skills

Microsoft office Suite; tech savvy, AI tool experience a plus

Strong communicator, diplomat, and relationship-builder

Discreet, and trustworthy

Willing to work in-office 5 days a week, with some events to attend over some weekends.

A warm engaging personality that likes to collaborate and make sure everything is done with a high touch mentality.

Base salary plus discretionary bonus, Comprehensive health benefits