Overview: The Executive Assistant will be Marcus Samuelsson’s primary point of contact for scheduling and day-to-day information. This role is also the first point of contact for clients, partners, investors, and vendors.

The person who will succeed in this role is someone who:

• Thinks on their feet - this is a fast-paced environment
• Comprehends assigned tasks and isn’t hesitant to seek clarification - attention to detail is crucial
• Takes initiative - thrives in a setting where they can add value
• Understands the responsibility of protecting Marcus and MSG at all times

Duties and Competencies:

• Manage the founder’s schedule and calendar; including scheduling, confirming, and following up on calls, meetings, press, video shoots, etc.
• Oversee domestic & international travel – handling flights, cars, lodging, restaurants, etc. (includes confirming, re-confirming and tracking)
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of every project’s status and be consistently prepared to provide updates/information to founder
• Support executives by helping prepare a variety of reports, presentations and other materials
• Oversee founder’s monthly expenses - preparing expense reports in a timely manner
• Handle a variety of projects across media, new and existing restaurants, and brand partners
• Facilitate Zoom calls, meetings, engagements, recording videos and audios on a laptop with tech-savvy
• Assist social media team by capturing content when appropriate
• Event coordination including on-site or virtual assistance for all events and shoots
• Receive, review and respond to emails and miscellaneous correspondence in a timely fashion
• Run personal errands for the founder as needed
• Work closely with PR agencies to coordinate press and appearances
• Manage CRMs and keep contact list up to date

Skills Required:

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Meet and manage multiple deadlines
• Work successfully both independently and as part of team
• Adapt to workload and working conditions while maintaining a positive attitude and professional demeanor