Executive Assistant & Strategic Projects Lead

RPMGlobal; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NESL is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide day-to-day support to the CEO, manage calendars, travel, and communications, and lead strategic projects in collaboration with multiple departments.

This role requires discretion, strong communication, and the ability to balance competing priorities across a growing organization. In-office with periodic travel, the EA will play a key role in aligning leadership and advancing NESL's initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience as an executive assistant or related roles.
• Experience with large event planning, travel coordination, and meeting organization.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with various communication tools and platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.
• Crisis management, public relations, and media relations experience is a plus.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong initiative and ability to operate independently with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated project management skills and knowledge of planning methods.
• Excellent technology aptitude and experience with database systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prompt and thorough support of the CEO, including travel coordination, admin tasks, after-hours support, and serving as the CEO’s primary access point.
• Ensure successful completion of projects by developing plans and guiding projects to on-time, on-spec, and on-budget delivery.
• Develop high-quality communications, including press releases, articles, social media updates, and internal memos.
• Identify opportunities to improve the coworker experience and NESL’s community presence.
• Coordinate internal communications to keep coworkers informed and aligned with the mission, vision, and values.
• Plan and organize events to enhance NESL’s visibility and reputation.
• Collaborate with internal departments, stakeholders, and community members to foster positive relationships.
• Support communication and coordination that improve organizational alignment across leadership teams.

Skills

Executive support

Communication

Project management

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

NESL is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide day-to-day support to the CEO, manage calendars, travel, and communications, and lead strategic projects in collaboration with multiple departments.

This role requires discretion, strong communication, and the ability to balance competing priorities across a growing organization. In-office with periodic travel, the EA will play a key role in aligning leadership and advancing NESL's initiatives.