Executive Assistant

Barrett Distribution Centers; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers in Franklin, MA is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the President and senior staff. The role is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm in our Franklin office, with a compensation range of $70K–$85K depending on experience.

Responsibilities include preparing executive-level reports and presentations, managing complex calendars, coordinating travel and expenses, supporting meeting logistics, drafting communications, and assisting HR

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Five years progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new or updated software.
• Experience with Claude AI or another AI platform.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and special projects.
• Manage complex calendars, anticipate scheduling conflicts, and proactively coordinate appointments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, screening inquiries and routing them appropriately.
• Arrange travel, track expenses against budget, and maintain confidential records and filing systems.
• Support meeting logistics including agendas, materials, room setup, and minutes.
• Draft professional communications, memos, Word documents, Excel reports, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Answer employee questions on standard policies, benefits, and HR processes.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Claude AI

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Position:

The Executive Assistant, under the general supervisor of a Barrett Executive, will provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the President and other senior staff.

This position works Monday through Friday, from 8am-5pm in our Franklin, MA office.

The compensation range for this position is $70K-$85K, depending on experience.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Research, analyze, and prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and special projects
• Manage complex calendars, anticipate scheduling conflicts, and proactively coordinate appointments
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, screening inquiries and routing them appropriately
• Arrange travel, track expenses against budget, and maintain confidential records and filing systems
• Support meeting logistics including agendas, materials, room setup, and minutes
• Draft professional communications, memos, Word documents, Excel reports, and PowerPoint presentations
• Answer employee questions on standard policies, benefits, and HR processes

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Five years progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new or updated software.
• Experience with Claude AI or another AI platform
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Barrett Distribution Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.