Executive Assistant

Merrick is actively seeking an experienced Executive Assistant (EA) to support our Executive Team. As a steadily growing, employee-owned company with over 1,000 employees across the U.S. and internationally, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions truly matter. This position is based at our Richmond, VA office.

Annual salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Manage a complex calendar, including scheduling meetings, booking travel, and coordinating reservations.
• Organize logistics for meetings and events, catering, and room setup.
• Support major business meetings such as monthly and quarterly update meetings.
• Review and prioritize electronic mail, messages, and draft professional correspondence.
• Plan and execute large-scale events (e.g., domestic and international roundtables, quarterly business retreats), including vendor coordination and guest management.
• Manage shipping and mailing needs.
• Prepare meeting materials such as agendas, presentations, name tags, and printed documents.
• Submit expense reports and process invoices for business-related payments.
• Maintain organized electronic filing systems.
• Assist other departments and leaders with special projects and conference support as needed.
• Support project managers with client correspondence and other project administration
• Support business development personnel with marketing material management and organization

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting executives.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Teams.
• Proven experience planning and managing corporate events for large organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Adaptable self-starter with emotional intelligence and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships across departments demonstrating alignment with company values.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Must reside within 30 miles of Richmond, VA.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• High school diploma or GED required.

• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and proactively anticipate the needs of executive leadership.
• Prior experience supervising staff or managing administrative teams.
• Ability to learn project management software, such as Newforma and/or SpecsIntact

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.