Executive Assistant

LECET
Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust

Executive Assistant

Based in Washington, DC

Location: Washington, D.C.
Organization: National LECET 
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and plays a key role in ensuring efficient daily operations. This position manages complex scheduling, communication, document preparation, meeting logistics, and information flow in a fast-paced executive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Executive Director's calendar, meetings, travel, and daily workflow.
• Prepare and process travel expenses, reports, and documents.
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Prepare Board Meeting Minutes and assemble Board Meeting Notebooks.
• Coordinate meetings, conferences, catering, A/V needs, and logistics.
• Maintain digital and physical filing systems, update affiliate information and records.
• Screen and prioritize emails, mail, and phone calls; manage incoming communications.
• Review payables, credit card statements, and expense reports for accuracy.
• Support budget development, financial documentation, and audit preparation.
• Supervise administrative support staff and delegate tasks as needed.
• Maintain office schedules.
• Perform general administrative duties to support overall office operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 8 – 10 years of administrative or executive support experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.   Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and current office software and systems.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit, type, and communicate frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.
• Standard office environment; occasional travel required.

To Apply
Please submit your résumé and cover letter to: Michelle D'Avella at:  View email address on unionjobs.com .

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