Senior Executive Support Specialist (6-Month Contract)

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking an experienced professional to move into executive support on a six-month fixed-term assignment. Prior executive assistant experience is not required; the role targets someone with strong judgement, organisation, stakeholder service and problem-solving skills.

You will receive structured guidance as you learn how to support senior executives, understand individual preferences and align with the organisation’s workflows.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant professional experience (not necessarily in executive assistance).
• Strong judgement, adaptability and structured problem-solving with mature anticipation of needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex schedules and shifting priorities for senior executives.
• Coordinate detailed meetings and follow-through for effective decision-making.
• Organise travel logistics and adapt plans as needed.
• Serve as liaison between executives, internal groups and external partners.
• Support key projects and operational requirements while learning executive-support processes.
• Work with leaders to progress towards independent coverage.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office productivity tools

Collaboration tools

Knowledge-management tools

Job description

Referment is seeking an experienced professional to move into executive support on a six-month fixed-term assignment. Prior executive assistant experience is not required; the role targets someone with strong judgement, organisation, stakeholder service and problem-solving skills.

You will receive structured guidance as you learn how to support senior executives, understand individual preferences and align with the organisation’s workflows.