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Administrative Assistant

Elegant Event Lighting
Schaumburg, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Answering phones professionally and directing calls appropriately
  • Taking detailed notes and transcribing information for executive use
  • Managing correspondence and communication logs
  • Coordinating and maintaining multiple calendars
  • Sending reminders for meetings, deadlines, and upcoming events
  • Assisting with daily administrative and operational tasks
  • Problem-solving and handling conversations confidently, even when full information is not immediately available

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 12 months of secretary/administrative experience
  • Strong attention to detail and logical thinking skills
  • High Computer Literacy
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-sufficient, proactive, and initiative-driven
  • Able to multitask and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Capable of thinking ahead and staying organized under pressure
  • Event production knowledge is a plus, but not required
  • Willingness and ability to learn quickly

We are seeking someone dependable, resourceful, and motivated — a true go-getter who can keep things moving efficiently and professionally.

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