Executive Assistant

Location: Fairhope / Mobile, ALPay: $50K–$60K DOEFit Recruiting is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide dedicated, one-on-one support to the Chairman & CEO of an established local organization. This is a highly trusted position supporting a busy executive across professional, personal, family, and community commitments.We are looking for someone who is polished, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working in a role where priorities can shift quickly. Culture fit will be especially important. The right person will demonstrate exceptional discretion, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to anticipate needs rather than simply react to them.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage a busy and constantly evolving calendar spanning business, board, client, personal, and family commitmentsAnticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively coordinate changesTrack deadlines, commitments, and follow-up items to ensure nothing falls through the cracksCoordinate company, board, personal, and family events, including vendors, schedules, and logisticsMonitor email and other communications, prioritize urgent matters, and draft correspondence on the executive’s behalfCoordinate travel and preparation surrounding important meetings, events, and commitmentsCommunicate with executives, board members, clients, family members, community contacts, and other key relationshipsHandle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretionDetermine what requires the executive’s direct attention and what can be handled independentlyWork closely with the broader executive support team, company leadership, and family or household contacts to keep priorities alignedThe position requires someone who can move comfortably between executive, business, and personal matters while exercising considerable independence and judgment.Qualifications5+ years of experience supporting a senior executive, business owner, or high-profile principal in an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant capacity preferredStrong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to draft professional correspondence on behalf of an executiveExceptional discretion and judgment when handling confidential informationProficiency with calendar management, email, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and standard office technologyProactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and work independentlyFlexibility to occasionally work outside of standard business hours and travel as neededAbility to work between Fairhope and Mobile based on the executive’s schedule and needsThe position may require periodic evening or weekend availability and some travel, expected to be less than 25%.Compensation$50K–$60K DOEAdditional company benefitsThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys being a trusted right hand and thrives in a relationship-driven environment where discretion, initiative, and culture fit are essential.Interested candidates should submit a resume to jobs@fitrecruiting.com.There is never a fee to candidates, and all inquiries are confidential.