Executive Assistant to the CEO

The Almond Board of California is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about helping leaders and organizations operate at their best. As a trusted partner to the President & CEO, this role plays a critical role in supporting executive priorities, Board of Directors activities, stakeholder engagement, and special projects. The Executive Assistant helps ensure the CEO and organization operate with focus, efficiency, and accountability by anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and driving follow-through on key initiatives.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Modesto, CA with a hybrid work schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the CEO's calendar, travel, meetings, and strategic priorities.
• Prepare executive communications, presentations, reports, and Board materials.
• Coordinate Board of Directors and committee meetings, including agendas, logistics, and meeting minutes.
• Serve as a key liaison with Board Directors, industry leaders, government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate executive events, stakeholder engagements, and domestic and international travel including visa support.
• Track action items and organizational priorities to ensure timely execution and follow-through.
• Support governance activities, special projects, and strategic organizational initiatives.
• Manage confidential information and provide administrative support related to budgets, contracts, and expenses.

The Ideal Candidate

You enjoy being at the center of the action keeping people connected, priorities aligned, and important work moving forward. You're organized, proactive, and dependable, with the judgment and discretion needed to support senior leaders and key stakeholders.

• 7–10 years of experience supporting senior executives, CEOs, or executive leadership teams; Board support experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to changing priorities and business demands while maintaining professionalism, exercising strong decision making, and composure.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and a strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Why ABC?

The Almond Board of California is a respected industry association that globally promotes California Almonds on behalf of over 7,600 growers and 100 processors under the supervision of the US Department of Agriculture. You’ll work with purpose in a collaborative, mission driven environment supporting an industry that nourishes communities and drives innovation worldwide. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and generous benefit programs to our valued team members. A full description of this role is available at www.almonds.org

ABC is an equal employment employer AA/EEO