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Executive & Personal Assistant to the Owner
Location: Thorp, WI / Central Wisconsin
Position: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an exceptional Executive & Personal Assistant to support a busy entrepreneur with a variety of business, personal, and family responsibilities.
This is not your typical administrative position. We need someone who is highly organized, resourceful, trustworthy, and comfortable managing everything from business schedules and special projects to personal appointments, travel, and everyday logistics.
The right person will become a trusted partner who anticipates needs, takes initiative, and helps keep both professional and personal priorities running smoothly.
What You'll Do
Executive & Business Support
- Manage calendars, meetings, appointments, and competing priorities.
- Organize and prioritize emails, communications, and follow-up items.
- Coordinate business travel, events, and special projects.
- Prepare presentations, correspondence, and other business materials.
- Track commitments, deadlines, and action items to ensure follow-through.
- Assist with administrative needs across multiple business interests.
Personal & Family Support
- Coordinate personal and family schedules, appointments, and travel.
- Schedule home maintenance, contractors, vehicle services, and other appointments.
- Assist with shopping, errands, reservations, and personal projects.
- Plan and coordinate family activities, celebrations, and special events.
- Handle unexpected requests and changing priorities with flexibility and professionalism.
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of executive assistant, personal assistant, or comparable experience preferred.
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
- Exceptional discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and take ownership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and digital organization tools.
- Comfortable managing both professional and personal responsibilities.
- Dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused.
- Valid driver's license and ability to complete local errands as needed.
The Ideal Candidate
You're the person who makes things happen. You don't need constant direction, and you don't let things fall through the cracks.
You enjoy variety, can shift priorities without becoming overwhelmed, and know when to take initiative versus when to ask questions.
You understand that trust, confidentiality, and reliability are essential when working closely with a business owner and her family.
Why This Opportunity?
- Work directly with a successful entrepreneur.
- Enjoy a diverse role where no two days are the same.
- Build a trusted, long-term working relationship.
- Make a meaningful difference by helping manage business and personal priorities.
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're organized, proactive, dependable, and love getting things done, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your resume and tell us what makes you a great fit for this unique opportunity.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have the ability to perform tasks outside of normal business hours?
Experience:
- Supporting a C-Suite Position or Owner: 2 years (Required)
- Scheduling Executive Travel: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35