Executive Support Specialist presso American Public Works Association

Description

Take the next step in your career at APWA! 

American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works. The Executive team is seeking a new Executive Support Specialist to provide high-level administrative support to the APWA CEO and executive team. 

About the Role: 

The Executive Support Specialist provides high-level administrative support to the CEO, COO, and executive team. This role assists as a central point of coordination for executive scheduling, communications, travel, committee support, and organizational recordkeeping. Well-qualified candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Associate’s degree (business, communications, or a related field preferred), or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing administrative support, preferably at the executive level.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Experience in an association or nonprofit environment preferred.

Why APWA? 

APWA is proud to be a people-centric workplace, with a key focus on flexibility and work-life balance. We offer hybrid work schedules, 15 days each of paid vacation and family medical leave, 11 paid holidays and the opportunity to have a flexible schedule with alternate Fridays off. We also offer excellent and affordable insurance coverage and matching retirement contributions. APWA invests in ongoing growth through employee professional development and continuing education opportunities. 

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. Every role at APWA contributes to advancing the quality of life for others as we support those who operate, improve, and maintain public works and infrastructure. As we serve over 32,000 members (and counting!) across North America, we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.