Executive Assistant to CEO

We are partnering with a leading global consumer goods company headquartered in Evanston, IL, to identify an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO for a temporary maternity leave assignment. This individual will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring seamless management of a complex calendar, international travel arrangements, and day-to-day executive priorities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, global business environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a polished Executive Assistant who thrives on anticipating executive needs, managing competing priorities, and serving as a trusted partner to C-suite leadership.

• Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, managing daily priorities, scheduling, and executive communications.
• Own and manage a complex, frequently changing executive calendar, coordinating meetings across multiple time zones and international locations.
• Arrange comprehensive domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed travel itineraries.
• Proactively anticipate scheduling conflicts, travel disruptions, and shifting priorities, adjusting plans to ensure seamless executive support.
• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership discussions, and business engagements, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, and meeting materials.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and discretion when interacting with senior leadership.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of integrity and sound judgment.
• Prepare and organize executive correspondence, presentations, reports, and other administrative materials as needed.
• Track important deadlines, follow-up items, and executive commitments to ensure timely completion.
• Partner with internal teams and other administrative professionals to coordinate schedules, meetings, and business priorities.
• Provide seamless continuity of executive support throughout the maternity leave coverage period.

• Previous experience directly supporting a CEO or other C-level executive is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars, competing priorities, and frequent scheduling changes.
• Strong international travel coordination experience, including booking multi-destination travel, navigating time zones, and developing detailed executive itineraries.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to anticipate executive needs, exercise independent judgment, and proactively solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage confidential information and interact effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a new organization, build relationships, and provide immediate value in a temporary assignment.

Experience in the consumer goods, manufacturing, or related industries is a plus.

• Job Type: Contract, 3 months
• Location:
  
  Evanston, IL - Hybrid schedule
• Pay: $40-52/hr
• Benefits:
  Our consultants are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefits.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.