Executive Assistant

Berkeley, CA
Full Time
Experienced

About the company
A well-established, family-owned bakery and café specializing in authentic New York-style bagels and freshly prepared breakfast and lunch offerings. The company has built a strong reputation for high-quality food, exceptional customer service, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. With multiple locations and a loyal customer base, it emphasizes freshness, consistency, teamwork, and operational excellence while fostering a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

Position Summary
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership by managing schedules, coordinating communications, organizing meetings, preparing reports, and handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Executive Support

  • Manage executive calendars, appointments, and scheduling.
  • Coordinate meetings, travel, itineraries, and conferences.
  • Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
  • Screen calls, emails, and communications.
  • Record meeting minutes and track action items.

Administrative Support

  • Maintain confidential files and records.
  • Process expense reports and reimbursements.
  • Coordinate contracts and document management.
  • Manage office supplies and executive office operations.

Project Coordination

  • Assist with strategic projects and initiatives.
  • Track deadlines and follow-up on executive priorities.
  • Coordinate communication across departments.

Board and Committee Support

  • Prepare Board packets.
  • Coordinate Board meetings.
  • Record Board meeting minutes.
  • Maintain governance records.

Communication

  • Serve as liaison between executives and stakeholders.
  • Draft organizational communications.
  • Handle sensitive inquiries professionally.

Office Operations

  • Coordinate special events and meetings.
  • Support administrative procedures.
  • Recommend process improvements.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Five years of executive administrative support experience.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strong organizational skills and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting nonprofit or executive leadership.
  • Board governance experience.
  • Project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Exceptional organization and multitasking.
  • Professional judgment and discretion.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged sitting and computer work.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Occasional travel.
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