TarryTown, NY

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Kforce's client, a successful and growing manufacturing company with corporate office in Tarrytown, NY, is seeking a full time Executive Assistant to join their organization. Summary: This position plays a very important role in providing high level support to the executive staff, specifically the CEO of the company. The right person must be driven with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. They must be creative and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and customer service oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage an ever-changing calendar (appointments, meetings, travel plans) and help integrate with family/personal commitments
• Attend meetings, assist in tasks throughout the session, take accurate notes, and prepare follow up as needed
• Lead preparation for important meetings such as Executive Team and the Board, to include agenda development, pre work, research and follow up as needed
• Actively seek out ways to simplify the life of the CEO (take work off their plate, challenge requests being made of his time, minimizing actions he needs to take, etc.)
• Works closely and effectively with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and following up
• Handle routine administrative responsibilities, such as open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondences, including emails