Strategic Executive Assistant to CAO/CEO

charlottenc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) seeks an Executive Special Assistant to provide high‑level support to the CAO and CEO, coordinating priorities, preparing materials, and safeguarding confidentiality in a fast‑paced public agency environment.

You will manage complex projects, track deadlines, draft executive communications, and align initiatives across departments to ensure smooth operations as the agency transitions to the MPTA.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, strategic support to assigned executives, ensuring administrative, operational, and communication activities align with organizational priorities and leadership expectations.
• Manage executive priorities, scheduling demands, commitments, and workflow with strong foresight, anticipating needs and proactively preparing required materials.
• Prepare, refine, and coordinate polished executive correspondence, presentations, briefings, talking points, reports, and other strategic materials.
• Ensure executives are fully informed, equipped, and supported for meetings, decisions, public engagements, and internal leadership interactions.

Job description

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) seeks an Executive Special Assistant to provide high‑level support to the CAO and CEO, coordinating priorities, preparing materials, and safeguarding confidentiality in a fast‑paced public agency environment.

You will manage complex projects, track deadlines, draft executive communications, and align initiatives across departments to ensure smooth operations as the agency transitions to the MPTA.