Executive Assistant

Gardner Capital is seeking a well-qualified, full-time Executive Assistant to support our Principal & CFO, based in St. Louis. Gardner Capital is an Affordable Housing and Solar developer, investor and tax credit syndicator with a nationwide presence. 2016 was a watershed growth year for Gardner Capital across all business units, and we are closing more housing and solar deals than ever before. To accommodate this higher volume, we need extra assistance for our Executive Team. The Executive Assistant will primarily support the Chief of Staff with strategic planning, meeting & travel logistics, and other administrative duties for the Principal & CFO.

Job Duties

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Principal & CFO including: o Managing extremely active calendar of appointments

• Corresponding with internal and external stakeholders

• Arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas

• Works closely with Chief of Staff to keep Executives well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately

• Organizes travel and event logistics for Gardner Capital’s presence at affordable housing and solar industry conferences and trade shows

• Researches and writes press releases for important company events, including solar and affordable housing ground-breakings, awards, and grand openings – manages social media for the company and executives

• Prioritizes conflicting needs – handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadlines

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualities

• Strong Organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including internal staff and external partners

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task efficiently and accurately

• Emotional maturity

• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

 

Education/Experience

• • • Bachelor’s degree required
    • Experience and interest in internal and external communication, affordable housing, and renewable energy are all preferred
    • Resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
    • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe and SharePoint preferred
    • Detail-oriented

 

Employee Benefits

• • • • Medical
      • Dental, Vision, & Long term also available
      • 401k
      • Paid time off, Sick days, & Holidays

 

Gardner Capital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions on the basis of ability and job-related qualification, without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other classification proscribed under law.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000-$100,000 per year