Senior Executive Assistant to Town Leadership

Town of Garner, NC; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Garner, NC is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the Executive Leadership Team. The role provides high-level administrative support, coordinates schedules and meetings, and assists with the efficient execution of priorities in a local government setting.

Ideal candidates will have an associate or bachelor degree in business administration (or equivalent) and progressive admin/office management experience, with strong discretion and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 4+ years of admin/office management experience
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of admin/office management experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level administrative support to the Town Manager, Assistant Town Managers, Town Attorney and staff, including scheduling, meeting coordination, document prep, and daily office operations.
• Manages communications between the Town Manager, leadership, department heads, advisory boards, and external stakeholders.
• Prepares reports, agendas, agreements, forms, and other official documents; assists with data analysis.
• Monitors expenditures and budget usage; processes invoices as needed.
• Coordinates travel and conferences for the executive team for various events.
• Maintains knowledge of Town operations to ensure smooth cross-department coordination.

Skills

Administrative support

Discretion

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in business administration or related field

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Town of Garner, NC is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the Executive Leadership Team. The role provides high-level administrative support, coordinates schedules and meetings, and assists with the efficient execution of priorities in a local government setting.

Ideal candidates will have an associate or bachelor degree in business administration (or equivalent) and progressive admin/office management experience, with strong discretion and communication skills.