Administrative Assistant

Description

We are looking for an organized Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Vice President of Marketing and Communication in Asheville, North Carolina. This Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day administrative coordination with project tracking, stakeholder communication, and presentation support.

The right candidate will bring strong follow-through, sound judgment, and the ability to keep priorities moving in a fast-paced cultural environment.

Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Marketing and Communication, helping manage daily priorities and maintain smooth office operations.

- Coordinate cross-functional activities with internal teams to keep projects organized, on schedule, and aligned with department goals.

- Track action items, document next steps, and follow up with team members to ensure timely completion of assigned work.

- Arrange meetings, maintain calendars, and handle scheduling details, including lunch reservations and other logistical needs.

- Support event coordination by assisting with planning activities, timelines, and communication with involved parties.

- Prepare and update presentations, reports, and other materials using Microsoft PowerPoint and related office tools.

- Organize and manage data accurately to support reporting, planning, and administrative decision-making.

- Communicate professionally with stakeholders, responding to inquiries and helping maintain strong working relationships across the organization.

Requirements - 3+ years of experience in an administrative assistant or related office support role.

- Demonstrated ability to manage calendars, appointments, and shifting priorities with a high level of accuracy.

- Experience coordinating projects, tracking deliverables, and following through on multiple tasks at once.

- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and strong skills in data entry and document preparation.

- Background in event coordination, meeting logistics, or administrative planning activities.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.

- Comfortable handling inbound calls, general office support tasks, and receptionist-style responsibilities when needed. Talent Match®

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