Executive Assistant
Company: U.S. Ski And Snowboard Association
Location: Park City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION Executive Assistant CLASSIFICATION Year-round;
Full-time FLSA Exempt REPORTS TO CEO LOCATION Park City, UT TRAVEL
BENEFITS 401k with 4% company match; medical and dental benefits;
pet insurance; generous flexible time off; access to athlete gym;
staff lunch on Thursdays; hybrid work schedule SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE
The Executive Assistant (EA) supports the CEO and the Executive
Team of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the National Governing Body for
Olympic Skiing and Snowboarding. This person will handle a wide
range of executive support and administrative related tasks while
looking to increase efficiency, collaborate cross-functionally, and
manage confidential information displaying complete loyalty to the
direction and leadership of the CEO. The EA is a highly
resourceful, professional team-player and will work closely with
the Leadership Team to support the CEO, maintaining confidence in
all interactions. This person will develop a deep understanding of
all functions of the organization and become a trusted assistant
for the CEO and leadership team when they need information and
assistance. This role functions as a strategic partner to the CEO,
helping to optimize time, prioritize initiatives, and improve
overall executive team effectiveness. The EA must have the ability
to always maintain a high level of confidentiality, multi-task in a
fast paced, high energy environment, anticipate needs and workflow
while maintaining a high level of professionalism. About Us : U.S.
Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support
athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of
America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding.
We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a
culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an
environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for,
and inclusion is embraced. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Athlete
Experience Athlete Services Provide the CEO with information for
athlete onboarding and offboarding. Assist with coordination of
Town Hall invitations and video conferences. Schedule 1:1 or group
meetings with CEO as requested by athletes. Sport Performance
Coordinate internal FIS Calendar for U.S. Ski & Snowboard's World
Cup competitions in order to provide CEO with weekly updates:
upcoming event details and top 20 results. Assist in FIS
coordination for travel. Operational Excellence Executive Support
Act in support of the CEO and Executive Team. Providing
administrative duties for team members. Serve as liaison between
the CEO and members of the organization, partners, vendors, and
guests. Handle inquiries and develop action plans to address them.
Cascade information when needed. Conserve executive’s time by
reading, researching, and routing correspondence. Keep the CEO well
informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, providing
context, prioritization insights, and proactive follow-up to
support effective decision-making. Act as a "barometer" for
organizational priorities and emerging issues, identifying risks,
gaps, and opportunities and keeping the CEO informed. Take on ad
hoc project management responsibilities on behalf of the CEO and
Executive Team, including coordinating cross-functional
initiatives, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely execution
of key priorities. Calendar, Email, Correspondence Extensive
calendar management requires interaction with both internal and
external executives and their assistants in multiple time zones.
Independently identify and resolve scheduling conflicts,
proactively anticipate downstream impacts, and optimize meeting
sequencing to align with organizational priorities. Monitor and
screen CEO's email and correspondence and respond independently to
resolve or provide assistance. Maintaining complete confidentiality
of all messages. Alert CEO regarding high priority and timely
messages. Meetings and events Schedule meetings or calls (online,
hybrid, or in-person). Reserve and set up rooms, prepare agendas
and/or presentations, record and distribute minutes, and ensure
action item follow-up. Establish best practices for use of
conference rooms and related technology. Educate staff accordingly.
Coordinate Executive Team meetings, offsites, and strategic
initiatives, ensuring alignment across senior leaders and efficient
use of time. Organization-wide Coordinate lists and distribution of
staff and athlete ski and snowboard season passes – working with
partner resorts. Maintain subscriptions, memberships, and annual
event attendance: Hall of Fames, Utah Sports Commission, Ski Utah,
Governor's Sports Awards, UOP, Alf Engen, International Skiing
History Association, Jan's Winter Welcome, ACES, SIA, Around the
Rings, Sports Business Journal, Sportcal/Global Data, Governor's
State of Sport Awards Dinner, Live Like Sam, etc. Help develop best
practices for administrative support. Lead building tours on behalf
of CEO, as requested. Governance and Board Support Support Board of
Directors and Board of Trustee events and meetings. Occasional
travel to meetings. Create and maintain Outlook Group lists for
Boards and Committees. Contracts Coordinate DocuSign contract
approval/signing process with CEO. Manage CEO DocuSign account.
USOPC and FIS Familiar with key functions and staff of the USOPC
and FIS. Keep CEO apprised of meetings, assemblies, and congresses.
Obtain detailed schedules. Create calendar itineraries for each.
Review, daily and weekly, NGB Hub and FIS communications and
distribute information as needed. Maintain NGB Hub licenses.
Technical Work closely with IT to provide seamless support for the
CEO. Able to research and solve technical issues. Must be
resourceful and proactive in seeking out solutions. Excellent
working knowledge of video conference platforms. Relationships
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key contacts,
board members and their assistants. Build and maintain positive
relationships with employees for increased efficiency and
responsiveness. Communications and collaboration Coordinate and
send internal and external communications on behalf of CEO in
collaboration with the Communications team including but not
limited to Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, Athletes Advisory
Council, various athletic committees, athletes, and staff. Create
electronic mail merges for email comms on behalf of CEO. Support
cross-functional teams and provide administrative assistance to
departments as needed. Ensure a high level of accuracy and quality
control across all communications and materials distributed on
behalf of the CEO. Travel Handle complex domestic and international
travel arrangements for CEO with preferred travel partner/agent.
Create detailed calendar appointments for travel. Familiar with
airport codes, time zones, and CEOs preferred flights, rental cars,
and lodging. Work with partner executive assistants when special
travel arrangements are needed. Provide assistance with passports
and visas for internal staff, athletes, and guests. Competition
Events (World Cups, World Championships) Partner with Events
Department to obtain event VIP Passes Distribute passes and
credentials and keep apprised of event schedules. Assist onsite at
competitions when needed for registration, credential checking, VIP
tent, etc. Financial Performance Financial Prepare and submit
Expensify reports on behalf of CEO and research receipts as needed.
Special Events Respond to invitations for functions. Coordinate
details and guest lists. Maintain gifting for CEO giving being
resourceful in obtaining items. Assist CEO with personal Gold Pass
usage. Arrange breakfast, lunch, or dinner special events – working
with caterers and event locations. Coordinate thank you's to staff
on their work anniversaries. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equipment Used Standard office equipment (computer, smartphone,
copier, etc.). Motor vehicle. ·Physical Requirements Tasks require
a variety of physical activities, which do not generally involve
muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting,
reaching and light lifting. Regular talking, hearing and seeing
required in the normal course of performing the job. Ability to
operate a motor vehicle. Environmental Conditions Work is primarily
performed in an office setting. May include some travel as well as
weekend/evening work. COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE 5 years of
experience supporting high level executives. Bachelor's degree or
equivalent experience. Must have a high level of ethics and
discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information of a
personal or professional nature. Demonstrated proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Skilled with Google Docs, Zoom, and other video conference
platforms. Excellent calendar management skills and effective use
of scheduling tools Able to work with ambiguity at times. Able to
quickly obtain information needed to move forward with a specific
need/objective. Collaborative interpersonal skills and ability to
build relationships and network with staff, stakeholders, board
members, and industry professionals. Demonstrated executive
presence and ability to interact effectively with senior leaders,
board members, partners, and external stakeholders. Strong
organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail,
ensuring accuracy and quality across scheduling, communications,
and materials while managing multiple priorities seamlessly.
Ability and desire to learn new technology to drive efficiencies.
Outstanding verbal and written and communication skills.
Demonstrates a consistently proactive mindset, anticipating needs,
identifying gaps, and taking initiative without direction in a
fast-paced environment. Adaptive to change and responds positively
to altered circumstances and competing demands. Flexibility to work
extended hours including nights and weekends. Experience, passion,
and interest in sports and snowsports are desirable. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES None U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT U.S. Ski
& Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not
discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and
pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression
(including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status,
military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski &
Snowboard's management team is dedicated to this policy with
respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer,
training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to
facilities and programs and general treatment during
employment.
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