Executive Assistant
hace 5 días
New Orleans
Job DescriptionSalary: DOE Executive Assistant Location: Flexible schedule between offices in New Orleans and Lacombe LA Schedule: Full-time Overview We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO and our executive team. The ideal candidate will possess strong office management skills, exceptional communication abilities, and proficiency in various software tools. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our organization by managing schedules, coordinating projects, and handling a wide range of administrative tasks with professionalism and efficiency. Your New Company Next Generation Logistics is a trusted maritime transportation, construction and professional services company providing our services on both land and sea. For this position, Next Gen's mission is to become your company of choice by providing integrity, professionalism and a commitment to your individual growth. Responsibilities • Be the gatekeeper for access to the CEO., • The CEO works scheduled days in both the New Orleans office and the Lacombe office. Must be able to work the same schedule as the CEO in both offices., • Run personal tasks as needed., • Manage and maintain executive calendars using Microsoft Outlook Calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and events with precision., • Keep the CEO apprised of upcoming daily events and appointments., • Manage and prioritize the CEOs company emails., • Prepare, proofread, and transcribe documents, reports, and correspondence ensuring accuracy and clarity., • Coordinate complex travel arrangements and event planning activities, including logistics and vendor communications., • Handle incoming calls with excellent phone etiquette, directing inquiries appropriately., • Perform data entry, filing, and record-keeping tasks to ensure organized documentation in both digital and physical formats., • Provide executive administrative support such as drafting emails, managing correspondence, and assisting with personal assistant duties as needed., • Utilize QuickBooks for basic bookkeeping tasks including invoicing and expense tracking., • Assist with project coordination by tracking deadlines, preparing presentations, and supporting team initiatives., • Manage office supplies inventory and oversee general office operations to ensure a productive work environment. Experience • Proven experience as an Executive Secretary or in a similarly high-level administrative role with a minimum 3 years of experience., • Strong background in administrative support functions such as calendar management, data entry, filing, and document proofreading., • Experience with event planning, project coordination, bookkeeping (QuickBooks preferred), and office software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), and DocuSign., • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent organizational skills combined with professional communication skillsboth written and verbalalong with exceptional customer service capabilities., • Familiarity with office equipment is highly desirable. This position is integral to maintaining the efficiency of our executive operations and offers a dynamic work environment for a motivated professional eager to contribute their expertise in office management and administrative support. Education and Experience Requirements: • Bachelors degree required. MBA preferred, • Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic, • Valid Drivers License with clean driving record required What We Offer: Next Generation Logistics Companies offers a generous benefits package including: • Competitive Pay., • Health Insurance., • Dental and Vision, • 401K with Company Match., • Company Paid holidays., • Paid Time Off., • Professional Development COMPETITIVE SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. EMPLOYMENT OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON A REVIEW OF REFERENCES, SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A DRUG SCREEN, AND ANALYSIS OF FULL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS. Next Generation Logistics is an equal-opportunity employer. Next Generation Logistics does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.