Executive Assistant
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County seeks an Executive Assistant to work with our Marketing and Communications Department. The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support and project management assistance to the Vice President, Marketing & Communications in her directing of branding, communications, media relations, marketing, website, strategic partnerships and deign of on site signage and promotional initiatives. Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to): serving as liaison with internal and external staff and others, organization and coordination of meetings, maintenance of Vice Presidents calendar, minutes, reports, directives, daily functions and other general office responsibilities. Performance of secretarial and clerical duties that require a highly specialized knowledge of subject matter will be required. As will proficiency in accounting, budget review and monitoring. This position requires a high degrees of professionalism, diplomacy, attention to detail and a high level of independent initiative, with minimal direction.
This position has the following requirements:
Secretarial school, Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience plus 3-5 years of experience working for a senior level executive in a fast-paced environment, preferably in fields of media, marketing or entertainment
Computer proficiency with all MS programs, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Must be a self starter with high initiative and independence to manage multiple projects, directives and committees with minimal direction or supervision in a fast paced environment
Must posses the highest levels of intellectual, interpersonal and customer service skills to perform with diplomacy and confidentiality
Must be an excellent editor and writer of the English language
Must posses high level of accuracy and attention to detail and deadlines, excellent organizational and time management skills
Must have proficiency with financials and a comfort level around statements and reports related to budget management
Salary is commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time, exempt position.