Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant (EA)
Location: Charleston, WV
Remote: No
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Mon Fri, 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and highly organized Executive Assistant to support a fast-paced, multifaceted Staffing Company. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, can juggle multiple priorities with grace, and enjoys contributing to both business operations, daily new assignments/projects and creative endeavors. The position is based on-site and may require occasional travel for meetings, events, or project support.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative Support: Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and handle verbal/written communication with professionalism and discretion.
- Communication: Serve as a liaison across internal and external stakeholders. Confidently manage phone calls, emails, and follow-ups.
- Project Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of business and creative initiatives, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Creative Collaboration: Support brainstorming sessions, help with content creation, and contribute to the development of presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
- Personal Assistance: Handle occasional personal tasks such as appointment scheduling, reservations, and errands with a high level of trust and confidentiality.
- Problem Solving: Anticipates needs, troubleshoots issues, and proactively offers solutions to keep operations running smoothly.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in an executive assistant, project coordinator, or similar role.
- Bachelors Degree is a plus but not a requirement.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Systems, Google Workspace, and/or project management tools.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment.
- Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and design is a plus.
- Natural problem solver and strong communicator.
- Interest in working on various creative projects.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as needed.
What We're Looking For
- A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership.
- Someone who can pivot between business and creative tasks with ease.
- A calm, confident communicator who thrives under pressure.
- Someone whom is comfortable balancing projects and phones.
- A trustworthy professional who values discretion and integrity.
Why Manpower?
- Celebrating 50 years in business in 2025!
- Work for one of the largest and most respected Staffing Companies in the World!
- 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies
- 2025 America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms - Forbes
Who is Manpower?
Locally owned, but globally connected, Manpower is a Women Owned, full-service staffing and recruiting company. Manpower connects qualified candidates with employers. With nearly 50 years servicing the Tri-State region, Manpower is proud to be the regional recruiter of choice. Manpower has your job search covered! Manpower is an EOE/AA/Vets/Disabled Employer