Executive Assistant

CARPENTER & BLACK SMITH FURNITURE, INC.

Executive Assistant

Riverside, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Great Work Environment

    Job Summary

    We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our team! As an Executive Assistant, you will be stepping into a role with many hats, and responsibilities can include providing real-time translation and interpretation between English and Mandarin for meetings/calls/written communication, maintaining a personal and professional schedule, coordinating meetings, dinners, and events, and even running essential and non-essential errands during work hours. You will also be working closely with other assistants, company staff members, and even family members to ensure everything within the office runs smoothly. The ideal candidate has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, is incredibly organized, and can multitask, often working on multiple projects at once.

    Responsibilities

    Translate and interpret between English and Mandarin in meetings, phone calls, written communication, and business documents to support accurate and effective communication

    Accompany the President on domestic and international travel to provide on-site administrative and logistical support

    Manage executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.

    Serve as the primary point of contact between the executive and internal/external stakeholders.

    Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and other professional documentation.

    Organize and maintain confidential files, records, and databases.

    Coordinate board, leadership, and departmental meetings, including agendas, materials, and minutes.

    Monitor and track deadlines, projects, action items, and deliverables.

    Conduct research and compile information to support executive decision-making.

    Screen and manage phone calls, emails, and inquiries with professionalism.

    Process expense reports, invoices, and related administrative transactions.

    Support company initiatives, events, and special projects as assigned.

    Perform other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    Must be fully bilingual in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken)

    Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally with the President on short notice as business needs arise

    Professional and calm under pressure

    Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

    Proactive problem solver with strong judgment

    Positive, collaborative approach to working with others

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field preferred

    3–5+ years of experience supporting senior-level executives

    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

    Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

    Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

    Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality

    Demonstrated ability to work independently and anticipate needs

    Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks