Executive Assistant

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation - Fayetteville, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Fayetteville, NC

About the position

The Executive Assistant at the Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support and office management for a small team. This role requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to handle various administrative challenges while ensuring smooth office operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet, welcome, and direct visitors appropriately, notifying company personnel of their arrival.
• Maintain security and telecommunications systems, and inform visitors by answering or referring inquiries.
• Receive deliveries and sort/distribute incoming mail.
• Attend Board of Directors meetings to record essential information, maintain attendance, and produce minutes and agendas.
• Schedule Executive Committee meetings and produce monthly activity reports for the Board of Directors and weekly staff meeting reports.
• Assist with economic development-related event planning.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment.
• Collect timesheets from staff bi-weekly, present them to the President & CEO for approval, and forward them to the Cumberland County Finance Dept. for processing.
• Manage all service contracts for the organization.
• Set up and clear the board room for meetings.
• Perform general clerical and administrative duties.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in an office environment is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other productivity tools and software.
• Strong phone and email communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance.
• Punctual with a strong attendance history.