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Executive Assistant
Baton Rouge, LA | On-Site | $24–$25/hour (DOE) + Exceptional Benefits
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative and supportive office environment? Do you enjoy a balance of meaningful project work, steady administrative tasks, and being a trusted right hand to company leadership?
Our client, a long-established and industry-leading specialty services provider headquartered in Baton Rouge, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support company executives. This role offers the chance to join a small but mighty team where employees are valued, supported, and tend to stay for the long haul.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
People-first culture where values, work ethic, and personal growth matter.
Relaxed and respectfulwork environment — you’re trusted to do your job well with autonomy.
Incredible benefits including BCBS insurance with company-funded HSA, 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 10%, performance bonuses, and supplemental voluntary benefits.
Real development opportunities — you’ll be cross-trained, supported, and encouraged to grow in areas like accounting, project coordination, and operations.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Serve as the right hand to the CEO and the VP of Finance, supporting daily administrative needs and jumping into exciting projects as they arise.
Draft, edit, and format internal documents, reports, and presentations (PowerPoint a plus!).
Create fillable forms and manage project-related documentation using Excel and an internal form-building platform (similar to spreadsheets).
Sit in on meetings with executives to take notes, organize next steps, and ensure follow-up.
Assist with policy updates (e.g., employee handbook), insurance preparation, and procedural documentation.
Provide occasional front desk coverage and general office support across departments.
Collaborate on soft-skills and continuing education initiatives across the organization.
Learn and grow in other areas of the business — basic accounting experience is a major plus, but training is offered for the right person with aptitude and initiative.
What We’re Looking For:
At least 5 years of administrative or executive support experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, formatting, data entry), and experience with PowerPoint.
Strong communication and writing skills; ability to craft and edit internal materials.
Organized, dependable, and self-motivated — you’re the kind of person who sees what needs to be done and gets to it.
Curious and collaborative — you enjoy learning new systems and working with different teams.
Bonus points if you have basic accounting knowledge or want to learn!
A Few More Perks:
Annual bonuses based on company performance
Flexible, family-oriented team
Cross-training ensures you’re never stuck or siloed — growth is built-in
Location:
Baton Rouge office (Onsite, south Baton Rouge)
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to contribute meaningfully in a company that genuinely invests in its people. If you’re ready to bring your initiative, organization, and creativity to a team that will appreciate you — we’d love to hear from you!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
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Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Connectly Recruiting
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin, Business Administration)
