Executive Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leaders in a fast-paced environment. This temporary-to-hire role focuses on managing executive priorities, coordinating board activities, and partnering with leadership.

Responsibilities include handling complex calendars, arranging domestic travel, preparing materials, and supporting board meetings from scheduling to minutes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EA experience supporting senior executives or C-suite.
• Experience supporting a Board or governance bodies.
• Strong calendar management and meeting coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to executive leadership.
• Manage complex calendars and schedule coordination.
• Coordinate domestic travel and itineraries.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and executive materials.
• Support Board of Directors meetings and governance activities.
• Serve as liaison between executives, board, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Track priorities, deadlines, and special projects.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Assist with other administrative and operational initiatives as needed.

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Our client, a well-established mid-sized organization in the Richmond area, is seeking a polished and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fast-paced environment. This temporary-to-hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced administrative professional who excels at managing executive priorities, coordinating board activities, and serving as a trusted partner to leadership.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-level administrative support to executive leadership
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
• Coordinate domestic travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries
• Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, and other executive materials
• Support Board of Directors and committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, board packet distribution, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items
• Serve as a key liaison between executives, board members, employees, and external stakeholders
• Track executive priorities, deadlines, and special projects
• Coordinate meeting logistics, catering, event planning, and executive communications
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion
• Support additional administrative and operational initiatives as needed

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives or C-suite leadership
• Demonstrated experience supporting a Board of Directors, executive committees, or governance processes
• Strong calendar management, meeting coordination, and organizational skills
• Experience preparing board materials, board books, agendas, and meeting minutes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential matters

If you're an experienced Executive Assistant with a strong background in executive support and board management, we'd love to hear from you.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.