Biotech firm located in LIC, Queens is seeking a bright, detail-oriented, and highly motivated bilingual Spanish Executive Assistant who can work within deadlines, be a strong team player, and collaborate with the CEO. This is an excellent role for an individual who is looking to gain experience and use multiple skill sets in their daily role. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for screening, prioritizing, resolving and managing all incoming internal and external communications, e.g. e-mail, phone calls, letters, memos, faxes for the CEO; Preparing and editing outgoing communications and presentations; Managing and maintaining calendar, executive appointments and meetings, travel arrangement, event planning and some office coordination. This is a very fast-paced office with ever-changing demands.

Requirements:

A strong executive presence, polished professional image and demeanor

- Desire to meet and set higher standards of excellence

- Exceptional written and verbal communications abilities (Spanish and English)

- Strong client service and interpersonal skills to interact with and develop rapport with all external and internal constituents, including investors, outside directors, consultants, potential employees and potential strategic partners

- Tact and diplomacy in interacting with others; positive attitude, complete and strict confidentiality

- Outstanding MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills and the demonstrated ability to manage a complex calendar, including professional, civic and personal priorities and commitments?

- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, plan and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, highly organized and "own the details" orientation with excellent follow through.

This is a key role for the team and will be onsite.