Executive Assistant to CEO

We are partnering with a leading global consumer goods company headquartered in Evanston, IL, to identify an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO for a temporary maternity leave assignment.

This individual will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring seamless management of a complex calendar, international travel arrangements, and day-to-day executive priorities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, global business environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a polished Executive Assistant who thrives on anticipating executive needs, managing competing priorities, and serving as a trusted partner to C-suite leadership.

Executive Assistant Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, managing daily priorities, scheduling, and executive communications.
• Own and manage a complex, frequently changing executive calendar, coordinating meetings across multiple time zones and international locations.
• Arrange comprehensive domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed travel itineraries.
• Proactively anticipate scheduling conflicts, travel disruptions, and shifting priorities, adjusting plans to ensure seamless executive support.
• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership discussions, and business engagements, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, and meeting materials.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and discretion when interacting with senior leadership.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of integrity and sound judgment.
• Prepare and organize executive correspondence, presentations, reports, and other administrative materials as needed.
• Track important deadlines, follow-up items, and executive commitments to ensure timely completion.
• Partner with internal teams and other administrative professionals to coordinate schedules, meetings, and business priorities.
• Provide seamless continuity of executive support throughout the maternity leave coverage period.
  
  

Executive Assistant Requirements

• Previous experience directly supporting a CEO or other C-level executive is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars, competing priorities, and frequent scheduling changes.
• Strong international travel coordination experience, including booking multi-destination travel, navigating time zones, and developing detailed executive itineraries.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to anticipate executive needs, exercise independent judgment, and proactively solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage confidential information and interact effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a new organization, build relationships, and provide immediate value in a temporary assignment.
  
  

Experience in the consumer goods, manufacturing, or related industries is a plus.

Position Details

• Job Type: Contract, 3 months
• Location: Evanston, IL - Hybrid schedule
• Pay: $40-52/hr
• Benefits: Our consultants are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefits.
  
  

Apply today!

Rachel Holmes

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.