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Executive Assistant
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership in Fairfield, California. This Contract position calls for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can manage shifting priorities, maintain discretion, and keep executive operations running smoothly in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a demanding executive calendar by arranging meetings, resolving scheduling conflicts, and ensuring leadership commitments are organized efficiently.<br>• Coordinate domestic and international travel plans, including transportation, lodging, detailed itineraries, and post-trip expense documentation.<br>• Develop well-crafted presentations, briefing materials, agendas, and summary documents for leadership discussions and board-facing meetings.<br>• Participate in meetings when needed to capture key decisions, document action items, and follow through on outstanding deliverables.<br>• Serve as a central point of contact between the executive office and employees, clients, vendors, and other business stakeholders.<br>• Handle confidential files, business records, and sensitive correspondence with discretion and care.<br>• Support executive meetings, leadership events, and company functions by managing logistics and ensuring materials are prepared in advance.<br>• Assist with special assignments and cross-department initiatives that require coordination, tracking, and proactive communication.<br>• Anticipate upcoming deadlines and executive needs, helping leadership stay focused on strategic priorities.
• At least 3 years of experience in an Executive Assistant or comparable high-level administrative support role.<br>• Proven background supporting senior leaders, with C-suite support experience strongly valued.<br>• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.<br>• Demonstrated ability to manage calendars, travel coordination, and executive meeting preparation with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of an organization.<br>• Ability to safeguard confidential information and apply sound judgment in sensitive situations.<br>• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities independently.<br>• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
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  • Fairfield, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership in Fairfield, California. This Contract position calls for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can manage shifting priorities, maintain discretion, and keep executive operations running smoothly in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a demanding executive calendar by arranging meetings, resolving scheduling conflicts, and ensuring leadership commitments are organized efficiently.<br>• Coordinate domestic and international travel plans, including transportation, lodging, detailed itineraries, and post-trip expense documentation.<br>• Develop well-crafted presentations, briefing materials, agendas, and summary documents for leadership discussions and board-facing meetings.<br>• Participate in meetings when needed to capture key decisions, document action items, and follow through on outstanding deliverables.<br>• Serve as a central point of contact between the executive office and employees, clients, vendors, and other business stakeholders.<br>• Handle confidential files, business records, and sensitive correspondence with discretion and care.<br>• Support executive meetings, leadership events, and company functions by managing logistics and ensuring materials are prepared in advance.<br>• Assist with special assignments and cross-department initiatives that require coordination, tracking, and proactive communication.<br>• Anticipate upcoming deadlines and executive needs, helping leadership stay focused on strategic priorities.
  • 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

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