Executive Assistant

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fast-paced Contract position based in New York, New York. This role focuses on keeping schedules organized, coordinating meetings, and managing complex travel logistics with accuracy and discretion. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable handling shifting priorities while maintaining an experienced and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities:
• Manage executive calendars by organizing appointments, resolving scheduling conflicts, and ensuring leaders are prepared for daily commitments.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries.
• Coordinate meeting logistics by securing rooms, confirming attendees, and distributing relevant information in advance.
• Support executive priorities by tracking important deadlines and helping maintain smooth day-to-day operations.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a detail-oriented manner to facilitate scheduling and travel needs.
• Prepare and update travel plans and meeting schedules to reflect changes quickly and accurately.
• Handle administrative support tasks that improve efficiency for leadership and help maintain organized workflows.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience providing administrative support to executives or senior leadership.
• Strong ability to manage complex calendars and juggle multiple scheduling requests.
• Experience booking and coordinating business travel with close attention to detail.
• Comfortable organizing executive meetings and supporting related logistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Compensation

$38.00-$44.00 Hourly

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