Executive Assistant & Strategic Partner to CEO

Kendall Howard; Croix Estates (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kendall Howard in Chisago City, MN, is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the CEO. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, travel, and communications in a fast-paced manufacturing and service environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates discretion, strong judgment, and professional handling of confidential information. Three+ years of admin experience with executives, a proactive mindset, and the ability to anticipate needs

Qualifications

• Three or more years of administrative support experience, preferably supporting a senior executive, owner, or leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, deadlines, and personal obligations.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, materials, and technology or refreshments.
• Monitor email and requests, identifying urgent matters and following up.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread emails, letters, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Prepare and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and related documentation.
• Track commitments and deadlines to help ensure priorities and follow-up responsibilities are completed.
• Prepare the CEO for meetings by gathering background information, documents, and materials.
• Attend meetings as requested, document key points, and communicate action items.
• Serve as a professional point of contact between the CEO and employees, customers, vendors, and partners.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, company events, and executive activities.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Assist with special projects, research, and presentations as assigned by the CEO.
• Organize and maintain records, documents, and executive files.
• Help prioritize competing requests and adjust schedules as needed.
• Anticipate administrative needs and identify opportunities to improve organization and efficiency.
• Develop positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Job description

Kendall Howard in Chisago City, MN, is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the CEO. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, travel, and communications in a fast-paced manufacturing and service environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates discretion, strong judgment, and professional handling of confidential information. Three+ years of admin experience with executives, a proactive mindset, and the ability to anticipate needs