C-SUITE ASSISTANTS is hiring: Executive Assistant to CEO in Houston
C-SUITE ASSISTANTS, Houston, TX, US
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 CEO’s busy calendar and coordinate meetings
- Optimize the executive’s 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