Executive Assistant TO TOWN Manager at Town of Cary, NC Cary, NC

SALARY

$28.29 - $43.85 Hourly $58,843.20 - $91,208.00 Annually

LOCATION

Cary, NC

JOB TYPE

Regular, Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

24-02010

DEPARTMENT

Town Manager's Office

OPENING DATE

11/30/2025

CLOSING DATE

12/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

N/A

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment? Do you take initiative, have a knack for identifying and optimizing office needs and efficiencies, and have strong attention to detail? Do you enjoy working independently to drive team success? If you answered yes, and are interested in learning more, read on! Cary, a diverse community of over 180,000 people, is seeking an experienced, motivated, dedicated, and intuitive professional who shares our One Cary goal of challenging and reimagining the standard for what local government can be by working collaboratively with others.

The Executive Assistant will work in concert with and support the Town Manager and other executive leadership members in the Town Manager's Office. This position will play a vital role in organizing and executing efficient and optimal day-to-day operations and duties of the Manager's Office. In Cary, we firmly believe that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. We foster a workplace where people come first.

We value and embody the concept of evolution and understand the importance of working smart, encouraging our employees to leverage their skills and creativity to achieve remarkable results. We firmly believe that anyone, regardless of their background or position, has the potential to make a meaningful impact within our organization. As we continue our journey to drive organizational success through exceptional service, we are looking for an individual who shares our commitment and values and is eager to contribute to that success.

This position performs complex, varied administrative functions and special assignments that require diverse skills and abilities in multi-tasking and producing in a dynamic environment. This position also requires a high degree of independence, initiative, and discretion. This role will require some after normal work hours to support a variety of internal and external meetings as well as the need to drive on a frequent basis to multiple municipal and/or public facilities in Cary and the surrounding communities.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Administrative Services. If the opportunity to contribute to Cary through outstanding administrative support excites you and productivity, multi-tasking, organization, detail, and efficiency are your strengths, we encourage you to apply!

• Perform and complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Town Manager and other executive leadership members in the Town Manager's Office including managing extremely active calendars, scheduling meetings, handling routine as well as confidential correspondence, and arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas
• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow through on projects to successful completion, often with competing deadline pressures
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, as the Executive Assistant to the Town Manager often has access to confidential matters and discussions
• Work closely and effectively with the CEO and executive leadership to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up as appropriate
• Assist in multiple aspects of planning and organizing a variety of town events, such as community meetings, high priority staff meetings, retirement celebrations, and employee events
• Serve as a primary point of contact, and provide a bridge for internal and external stakeholders, respond to inquiries, relay messages, and facilitate smooth communication between the Managers and other departments or individuals
• Manage and complete office administrative support functions of the department; ensure supplies and equipment are in place and functional; serve as a resource to department staff by assisting and training on various technology and software programs
• Handle public…