Executive Administrative Assistant

Overview:

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with considerable Event Planning experience? Consider joining the MX Holdings family as an Executive Assistant at our St. Louis, MO Westport location. As the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Executive Team, you will play a critical role in providing high-level administrative support to the leadership of the organization. This role demands exceptional organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to handle a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks. You will act as a key liaison between the ELT and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and efficient operations within the executive office.

As the Events Coordinator you will assist in managing and developing internal and external corporate meetings, corporate events such as holiday parties and townhalls, customer events, trade shows, and community impact projects. You will act in collaboration with stakeholders and 3^rd parties to understand event objectives, requirements, and preferences.

Responsibilities between the Executive Assistant and Events Coordinator tasks will often vary depending on types of events, where we are in the events cycle and the needs of the executive team members. The breakdown is typically 60% events coordinating and 40% providing executive assistance.

Executive Assistant Responsibilities:

• Calendar management: Scheduling meetings, appointments, and special events  
• Email and communication management: Handling and prioritizing incoming emails, drafting responses on leadership’s behalf. 
• Travel arrangements for leadership and guests: Booking flights -corporate jet and commercial, accommodations, and transportation for business trips, conferences, and other travel needs. 
• Meeting preparation: Preparing meeting agendas, gathering relevant documents and materials, and distributing them to attendees before meetings. 

• Document preparation: Creating and editing various business documents, presentations, reports, and other materials as needed. 
• Research: Conducting research on various topics for projects, events, meeting etc. 
• Confidentiality and discretion: Handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost care and maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Project coordination: Assisting in the coordination and tracking of projects, deadlines, and deliverables across different teams and departments. 

• Expense management: Managing and reconciling expense reports and ensuring adherence to company policies.  
• preparing customer and executive visits- first impressions; PPE; schedule; food; etc. 
• Preparing routine data reports for business management and communication across the plant- printed and on monitors. 

Event Coordinator Responsibilities:

• • Assist with logistics coordination including, venue selection, catering, audiovisual equipment, transportation, accommodations, and decorations.
  • Liaise with vendors, suppliers and other event partners to secure services and resources necessary for event execution.

Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience 

Experience 

• 5 or more years administrative experience supporting executives 

Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities 
• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in using office software 
• Discretion: Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion 

• Proactivity: Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and act accordingly 
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Experience with calendar management and travel coordination 
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills 
• Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments 

• Flexible and driven to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately 
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen 
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available 

Perks of the Job: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Disability and life insurance 
• 401(k) with robust matching contribution 
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays 
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Ongoing training and professional development 
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement 
• Relocation package may be available 

Why Our People Love Working Here…And So Will You!: 

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open and respectful culture 
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, respect and drive 
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands 
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement 

• Complimentary coffee bar  
• Wellness incentive program 

Who We Are: Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex Aluminum continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.  

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Respect. Drive. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.  

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex Aluminum may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit PennexAluminum.com or check out other opportunities within the Metal Exchange Corporation family of companies at MetalExchangeCorp.com. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran or disability status. Metal Exchange Corporation and its family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.