Executive Assistant
Onsite, Fairfield ME
Position Summary: The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner. This role works closely with Senior Leadership, with a primary focus of support to the Chief Executive Officer to manage day-to-day operations, organize priorities, and ensure effective communication across the organization. This position will work in a multi-priority environment by keeping information, decisions, and action items organized, tracked, and advancing. This position is full-time onsite, at our Fairfield Business Office location.
Responsibilities:
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Act as the point of contact between CEO and other members of the Senior Management Team, internal teams, external partners, and Board Members
- Directly work on a broad set of assignments in support of the CEO and the business
- Work independently and with small teams on cross functional corporate projects
- Manage calls, correspondence, requests, and expense submission
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Coordinate and maintain calendars, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
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Prepare Board Meeting pre-reads, report materials, and support other Board-related activities
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Attend leadership and cross-functional meetings to capture general minutes, key decisions, and action items
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Track ongoing priorities, workstreams, and required action items prompt parties as needed
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Plan company events and participate in the execution of events
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Organize materials, documents, and information to support daily workflow
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Prepare reports, presentations, briefs, and assist with small internal projects
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Draft and coordinate executive communications, ensuring clarity and consistency
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Develop and maintain efficient documentation, contract filing, and tracking systems
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Exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information
Education:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience.
QualificationsSkills: • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrator, or similar administrative role • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, Teams) • Experience with business tools such as Salesforce/CRM, Sage/Finance , Concur/Expense Reports, Adobe, or similar systems preferred • Strong written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear, concise summaries • Excellent planning, time management, task follow through, and presentation skills • Ability to adapt to multiple working styles, anticipate needs and prioritize effectively • Project Management experience and skills preferred • High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
Physical Requirements: • Must be able to move, manipulate, and operate computer equipment • Capable of sitting for prolonged periods of time • Ability to bend, pull, and lift (up to 15 lbs. occasionally)
Benefits: • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Account • Employee Stock Ownership PlanProfit Sharing • 401(k) • Employee Discount • Maternity/Paternity/AdoptionFoster Care Leave • Company Paid Life Insurance • Voluntary Life Insurance • Company Paid Short-Long-Term Disability Insurance • Paid Time Off • Educational Assistance
Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS was established in 1973 by our Founder and Chairman, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.
Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.
If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with fellow co-owners who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny's may be the place for you!
