Executive Assistant

At LCM, play is serious business—and we’re on a mission to show every child that they matter. From splashing along the Mississippi River to creating masterpieces in the Studio in the Park, we believe learning happens best when curiosity leads the way. Working here means being part of a team that strengthens families, sparks imagination, and creates unforgettable moments every single day.

Full Time | New Orleans, LA, US

The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive, high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer and other C-level executives as needed. This role requires discretion, independent judgment, time management and exceptional organizational skills to manage complex schedules, priorities, and confidential information. As a key partner to leadership, the Executive Assistant ensures organizational efficiency, supports fundraising initiatives, engages donors, builds perspective relationships and strengthens associations with community stakeholders while advancing the organization’s mission.

• Serve as a strategic partner and liaison to the CEO.
• Project a professional and positive image of the organization to staff, visitors and the community.
• Manage the CEO’s calendar, including agenda preparation, meeting coordination, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items to optimize productivity and organizational impact.
• Act as primary point of contact for the CEO, managing email and voice communications, prioritizing messages, summarizing key information, and delegating as appropriate.
• Prepare, draft, and review correspondence, reports, presentations, and other executive-level documents.
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements, schedules, accommodations, and itineraries for executive leadership.
• Schedule, attend, and document meetings, taking accurate notes and preparing minutes with actionable items.
• Maintain, update, and organize executive contacts, records, and confidential files.
• Oversee office operations as needed, including supply management, mail, and bookkeeping tasks.
• Support fundraising initiatives, volunteer engagement, and special projects as assigned, contributing to organizational strategy and effectiveness.

• Proven experience as a high-level executive assistant or similar role supporting C-suite executives.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to anticipate the needs of executives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, calendar management tools, and other administrative software.

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• At least 3 years of Executive Assistant or Office Management experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Office 365 Suite
• Experience with grant management software is a plus.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

The Louisiana Children’s Museum is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. Diversity strengthens our culture of creativity and play, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any protected basis. Background checks may be required depending on job responsibilities; while some offenses may be automatic disqualifiers, not all criminal history will disqualify a candidate.