EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – Vienna, VA

Chalk is ?The Expert in How-To Content?.  The company is a leading provider of innovative interactive learning solutions and how-to television programming. 

 

By combining in-house expertise in video production, web development, Flash animation and Instructional Design, Chalk produces customized rich media content that focuses on the user experience.  The company helps its customers communicate more effectively with their employees, business partners and consumers.  Chalk uses its proprietary software platform, chalkboard? LCMS, to measure the effectiveness of their learning solutions and track ROI for their clients.

 

With Canadian offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver, and a U.S. office in Vienna, Virginia, Chalk works with global blue-chip organizations such as AstraZeneca, Bell Canada, Best Buy, Business Objects, Future Shop, Hewlett-Packard, HSBC, Intrawest, Microsoft, RBC Financial, Samsung, Scotiabank, Sony, TELUS Mobility, Terasen Gas and Verizon.

 

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ? Vienna, VA


The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to the CEO and Management team in our growing Vienna Office. The EA is also responsible for performing a wide variety of general office duties to ensure the effective operation of the workplace.

In this role it is critical that you can function effectively within a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure. You will always remain flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. We are looking for someone to join our team who has solid experience in the Greater DC business community, especially in the e-learning, government, telecommunications or technology sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities may include screening calls, making travel arrangements, setting up meetings, preparing letters, reports and financial data, and customer relations. This position requires strong computer and internet research skills.

To apply for this position you must possess excellent multi-tasking skills, be flexible, have excellent interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work well with internal management, as well as outside clients. A proven history of building great relationships with external clients is an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

 

The ideal candidate will have the appropriate post-secondary certification and will have held progressively responsible, administrative positions. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, highly resourceful and be an excellent communicator. Proficiency in spoken and written English is critical. The successful candidate will use their exceptional organizational skills to successfully manage competing priorities and to create administrative systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency. The candidate will be highly competent with computers and thoroughly familiar with common office software.   

 

Other skills required:  Strong PowerPoint knowledge/experience essential Experience with creating presentations Excellent organizational skills Successful experience of managing projects Must work well under stress Good networking skills; experience liaising with EAs of C-level executives of Fortune 1000 companies Knowledge of the DC business community / networking 5 ? 10 years experience is necessary for this position

 

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

 

Your application must include:

 Cover letter Resume Salary expectations

 

Interested candidates should email application to: hr@chalk.com , stating ?EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT-VIENNA' in the subject line. Mail your application to 1071 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5P9 or fax to 604 684 0326