What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at Continental Battery Systems?
Continental Battery Systems is a rapidly growing North American PE-backed company looking to add a highly-skilled, energetic, and collaborative employee to our team. We are seeking a career-minded candidate looking for an exceptional opportunity for business contribution, professional development, and career progression. The right candidate will be energetic, customer-focused, and determined to add value within a fast-paced organization.
We offer great benefits, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Substantial 401k match
Robust voluntary benefits package
PTO and paid holidays off
At Continental Battery Systems, we want to help you grow! We invest training and resources in our employees, because we know that our people are what make our company a unique and special place to work. We offer great company discounts and a competitive benefits package, while also offering lots of opportunities for you to be your best self! Our focus on safety, wellness, and teamwork are the foundations of how we operate every day.
Whether in the warehouse or in an office, our dedication to excellent customer service is what binds all of our team members across the country. We also pride ourselves on providing renewable solutions and a battery recycling program that delivers reliable power to our communities while also reducing our carbon footprint. We value the positive impact our business brings to the communities we serve and are looking for a candidate to join our team that has the same outlook on customer service.
Position Summary
A person in this position supports the CEO and CFO, acting as an extension of leadership across operations, cadence, communications, and events. This individual will manage the end-to-end Leadership Operating Rhythm as well as lead the onboarding experience for senior-level hires and direct reports of the CEO/ CFO. Someone in this position will need to be comfortable drafting communications, organizing events and experiences (both internal and customer events), and driving special projects across cross-departmental functions. This person needs to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, showing initiative and acting as a key representative of company culture both internally and externally.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide basic calendar support to the Executive team, including calendar, travel, and prioritization based on company needs
- Assist the Chief of Staff with management of the end-to-end Leadership Operating Rhythm. This includes coordinating the distribution of monthly reporting packages, managing board prep timelines, and ensuring all follow-up items from executive meetings are tracked to completion.
- Lead the onboarding experience for new senior-level hires and all CEO/CFO direct reports, ensuring new leaders are integrated into our communication cadence and cultural norms from day one
- Assist with internal team communications and town hall presentations, ensuring our messaging is clear and consistent
- Handle cross-coordination with external parties— lenders, auditors, or key customers/suppliers. This includes vetting meeting requests, managing response timelines, and protecting bandwidth for high-impact decision-making.
- Drive special projects requiring cross-departmental follow-ups that do not meet the strategic scope or that overflow the Chief of Staff and/or PM responsibilities .
Skills & Experience
- 7–15 years experience required
- Consulting or PE-backed background preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills preferred
- Experience with events & communications ownership preferred