Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Amylu Foods is hiring an Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our team. This newly created role will be primarily on-site and work out of our Fulton Market office location.

Amylu Foods is a Female founded, high-growth, natural CPG company with over a century of tradition rooted in using fresh ingredients and hand‑crafted recipes.

As the pioneers of chicken sausage, we blend innovation with experience, bringing bold, fresh flavors to the table.

From our Chicago roots, we’ve grown into a passionate, dedicated team of food enthusiasts, leading the category with our creative recipes, small-batch production, and constant flavor innovation.

Celebrating over 100 years of culinary craftsmanship, we’re expanding our offerings and distribution nationwide, launching new and exciting products that continue to redefine the protein category.

The Executive Assistant will report directly to our Chief Executive Officer and be essential in managing their day-to-day responsibilities.

This role will also serve as a liaison to the board of directors and executive team.

This is a newly created position and the selected candidate will play a large part in creating what the role will be.

Candidates who have experience at investment banks or private equity firms and are looking to transition into a fast‑growing company that is actively involved in M&A activity are invited to apply.

This role is ideal for a professional with strong business acumen who can manage high-level administrative duties.

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• Work directly with the CEO to support all aspects of his daily work routine.
  
• Maintain the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and travel (may include domestic and international) arrangements. Exercise discretion in committing time and evaluating needs.
  
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO, executive team, and the public. This includes receiving and screening the CEO’s phone calls and visitors, answering a variety of questions with tact and diplomacy, taking messages, and directing calls appropriately for resolution.
  
• Coordinate work with other staff as needed; play a key role in the coordination of staff efforts both within and outside the department.
  
• Provide coordination, monitoring, and communication of projects and programs managed by the CEO.
  
• Assist in CEO activities and processes including project planning, intake, prioritization, initiation, execution, and training, as well as in fostering collaboration of end‑users and key stakeholders.
  
• Serve as a primary point of contact between the Office of the CEO and the board of directors, including helping to coordinate the work of the separate groups and providing administrative support for board meetings.
  
• Attend meetings and take notes of discussion; prepare the initial draft of minutes and summaries.
  
• Complete a variety of special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations, financial spreadsheets, special reports, and agenda material.
  
• Other additional and/or alternative duties as assigned from time to time, including supporting other departments or Executives as needed.
  

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• 3+ years of experience supporting the C‑suite level.
  
• Experience facilitating materials for board meetings.
  
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
  
• Experience with Concur.
  

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• A detail‑oriented initiative‑taker with prior experience in the CPG, investment bank or private equity is a plus.
  
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  
• Excellent organization, time‑management skills, and communication.
  

$75,000 - $95,000

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• Opportunity to collaborate closely with an accomplished leader and be part of a growing CPG firm.
  
• Be a pivotal member of the leadership support team, contributing directly to the company’s growth and success.
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Dynamic, collaborative work culture that encourages professional development and personal growth.
  

Amylu Foods is an equal opportunity employer. xhqgsiq We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.