Executive Assistant in Portland, Oregon - #66979 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 66979

Executive Assistant
Our Portland client, with over 100 years of service, seeks a sharp, self-motivated Executive Assistant to support the President. The role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines with discretion.

This role is fully onsite in Portland, Oregon working 40 hours a week.

Executive Assistant Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the President’s Office and perform key administrative functions.
• Support the President on strategic priorities, initiatives, and special projects.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and respond to inquiries on behalf of the President.
• Plan and coordinate meetings/workshops for internal and external stakeholders.
• Track deliverables and follow up on key tasks.
• Provide support for the Board of Directors, including onboarding, agendas, and action items.
• Support community relations and key projects.
• Oversee hospitality and other duties as assigned.

Executive Assistant Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior-level executives.
• Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to effectively schedule and manage complex calendars.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Salary: $75k – $80k (DOE)
 

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability, and employer contribution retirement plan options.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.