Interim Executive Assistant

Government Affairs Executive Coordinator

Kansas City Metro Area | Full-Time | Onsite

About the Opportunity

A highly visible public-service organization is seeking an experienced administrative professional to serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership. This position plays a central role in helping leadership stay organized, responsive, and connected across departments, community stakeholders, and external organizations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys coordinating moving pieces, and takes pride in being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

What You'll Do

Executive Calendar & Communications

Manage complex schedules and coordinate meetings for organizational leadership.

Prioritize incoming requests and identify scheduling conflicts before they arise.

Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, meeting materials, and executive communications.

Track follow-up items and ensure timely responses on behalf of leadership.

Relationship Management

Serve as a professional point of contact for community members, business leaders, elected officials, media representatives, and partner organizations.

Respond to inquiries with exceptional customer service and discretion.

Coordinate recognition letters, announcements, acknowledgements, and executive communications.

Meetings & Governance Support

Organize leadership, advisory board, and committee meetings.

Assemble agendas, supporting documentation, and meeting packets.

Maintain official records, appointment documentation, and meeting files.

Coordinate logistics and help ensure compliance with applicable meeting requirements.

Events & Special Initiatives

Assist with executive events, ceremonies, recognition programs, and community gatherings.

Coordinate invitations, vendor relationships, event logistics, and attendee communications.

Support high-profile organizational projects and special assignments.

Help prepare speaking materials and presentation resources for leadership appearances.

Administrative Operations

Process invoices, purchase requests, expense documentation, and vendor payments.

Maintain accurate files, records, and document retention practices.

Coordinate travel arrangements, registrations, accommodations, and itineraries.

Assist with office operations, supply management, and departmental administrative functions.

Ideal Background

We would love to speak with professionals who have:

Experience supporting executive leaders, directors, or senior management teams

Strong administrative coordination skills

Experience managing confidential information

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Advanced Microsoft Office and Outlook skills

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities

Experience within government, nonprofit, education, healthcare, legal, or corporate executive environments is highly valued.

Success in This Role

The right person will be:

Resourceful and proactive

Calm under pressure

Comfortable juggling multiple priorities

Skilled at working independently

Professional when interacting with senior stakeholders

Known for follow-through and reliability

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable, mission-driven organization

Professional and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to support executive leadership in a meaningful, community-focused role

Alternative Titles for Posting Purposes

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law

Pay Details: $26.00 to $33.00 per hour

Search managed by: Kate Neu

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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