Executive Assistant - calendar and travel (Chicago, IL)

Fernwood Basin Arts Center is an arts centre in Chicago with a full calendar of events. We are hiring an Executive Assistant to take on calendar and travel. Evenings and weekends are part of the job. What you will do • Coordinate with partners and staff about exhibitions. • Handle sensitive information with care. • Manage a busy calendar, travel and expense reports. • Keep files, contracts and follow-ups in order. • Prepare meeting materials and take accurate notes. What we are looking for • Three or more years supporting senior managers. • Excellent judgement, discretion and writing. • Very organised and calm under pressure. Nice to have • Experience with exhibitions. • Event planning experience. Working arrangement • Contract for six months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Chicago. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.