Executive Assistant

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

The England Authority has an immediate opening for a professional Executive Assistant. This position, located at the England Airpark in Alexandria, LA, is a great opportunity to join a team to perform in an executive level support position.

The Executive Assistant position is responsible for assisting the leadership personnel and objectives of the England Economic and Industrial Development District. The ideal candidate will have verifiable experience supporting the administrative aspects of complex projects for executive level professionals. The positon requires the ability to consistently be a department resource while being independently responsible for the timely communication of complex information.

Duties Include:

• Provides a high-level of administrative support and assistance to the Executive Director.
• Attends regular and special committee meetings and records Commission actions (minutes); organizes and maintains records of minutes.
• Prepares ordinances, resolutions, and related documents so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
• Prepares meeting agendas or packets of related information.
• Does filing, labeling, copying and mailings as needed. Sorts and distributes mail.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, legal documents, financial records, and reference materials.
• Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, and safekeeping of all municipal documents.
• Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
• Arranges and coordinates travel for the Board of Commissioners, Executive Director, and Deputy Directors to attend events, meetings, conferences, and training.
• Organizes and coordinates logistics for luncheons, meetings, and events including communication, purchasing, decorating, and vendor management.
• Respond to requests for information from the public, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
• Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned.
• Various special projects and any other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, and court procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software such as Microsoft System Applications.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, Board Officials, and the general public.
• Ability to represent England Authority in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Ability to compose correspondence, minutes, reports and other written material.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Business or related area preferred.
• Four years of related experience

The England Economic and Industrial Development District is an independent political subdivision of the State of Louisiana. England Airpark is composed of 3600 acres which includes the Alexandria International Airport (AEX). A mixed use development, England Airpark has over 300 units of housing, 1.5 million square feet of commercial space. Aviation, transportation, manufacturing, education and health care opportunities exist on site.

For assistance in the application process, please call 318 -427-6406 or email: HR@englandairpark.org

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.