What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at Erin's Elderberries?
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our company. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations within the office, facilitating project and event coordination, and enhancing overall productivity. This is a fast paced and your work day never repeats itself, thus the EA must be highly adaptable in multitasking and switching gears.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to owner and managers, including managing schedules and Outlook Calendar appointments.
- Provide customer/community support by monitoring and responding to emails the company receives.
- Coordinating community donation requests with the Store Manager.
- Coordinate and organize meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
- Utilize Google Suite and Office applications to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports.
- Manage phone systems with professionalism, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette, answering questions and taking orders/billing phone orders when needed.
- Assist with project coordination by tracking deadlines, deliverables, and progress updates.
- Handle DocuSign processes for document management and approvals.
- Maintain an organized office environment through effective office management practices.
- Develop and implement efficient filing systems for easy access to information.
- Work directly with owner and store manager to perform administrative tasks in relation to large scale events put on by the company.
- Create invoices and keep communication lines with Current wholesale customers.
- Work alongside the Marketing Manager to coordinate monthly story times and activities.
- Reconcile and track petty cash.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with Quickbooks is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent penmanship.
- Experience in event planning and coordination is a plus.
- Familiarity with project coordination principles to assist in managing timelines and deliverables.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role is advantageous.
- Assist in any duties as delegated by the owner.
- 2 year commitment minimum.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $28