Executive Assistant

Description

The Executive Assistant provides high-level support to the CEO, CFO, Chairman, and Board of Directors. This role manages complex scheduling, Board and Committee meetings, executive travel, events, and day-to-day administrative needs with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

This individual is also a collaborative member of the broader Executive Assistant team, with a strong emphasis on partnering with EAs in the Walnut Creek office. The successful candidate is flexible, hands-on, and willing to step in wherever needed—from confidential Board and executive matters to everyday office and administrative support. This position has a five day a week in office expectation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive & Board Support

• • Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, CFO, Chairman, and Board members.
  • Manage complex and frequently changing calendars, priorities, and meeting schedules.
  • Coordinate executive travel, itineraries, accommodations, and transportation.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
  • Anticipate needs and proactively resolve scheduling and logistical issues.

Board & Committee Meetings

• • Coordinate Board and Board Committee meetings, including annual calendars, scheduling, meeting logistics, accommodations, meals, transportation, and technology.
  • Coordinate preparation and distribution of Board and Committee materials.
  • Track deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up activities and provide on-site meeting support as needed.

Meetings & Event Planning

• • Plan and execute executive, Board, leadership, and company meetings and events.
  • Coordinate venues, catering, transportation, accommodations, vendors, and other event details.
  • Ensure a professional and seamless experience for executives, Board members, and guests.

EA Team & Office Collaboration

• • Work collaboratively with Executive Assistants across the organization, particularly the EA team in the Walnut Creek office.
  • Provide backup and coverage for other EAs and assist with shared priorities, events, and special projects.
  • Communicate proactively and share information to ensure seamless executive and office support.
  • Support administrative needs at all levels, including office management and day-to-day operational needs.
  • Contribute to a positive, organized, welcoming, and professional Walnut Creek office environment.

Administrative Support

• • Prepare correspondence, presentations, agendas, and meeting materials.
  • Process expenses, invoices, and other administrative documentation.
  • Maintain organized records, calendars, and contact information.
  • Assist with special projects and other responsibilities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant experience supporting C-suite executives, senior leadership, and/or Boards of Directors.
• Strong experience managing complex calendars, executive travel, meetings, and events.
• Board and Board Committee meeting experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Some college level courses, BA/BS preferred.
• Strong team player who is collaborative, flexible, proactive, and willing to pitch in wherever needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and related business applications.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is proactive, polished, highly organized, resourceful, collaborative, flexible, and hands-on. They are equally comfortable coordinating a complex Board meeting, managing a rapidly changing executive calendar, supporting another EA, or helping with the everyday details that keep the Walnut Creek office running smoothly.

POSITION INFORMATION

• This position pays $90,000 - $110K annually 

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w ithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.