Senior Executive Assistant

Cargill • Wayzata, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Executive Assistant provides comprehensive support to senior executives in Cargill’s Corporate Finance and Ag and Trading team. The role manages complex calendars, coordinates key business activities, anticipates organizational needs, and helps executives navigate a large, matrixed, multinational organization. It requires independent decision-making, exceptional prioritization, and the ability to navigate competing demands in a fast-paced environment. The role also uses AI-enabled tools to work more efficiently and supports adoption of AI and digital tools across the Executive Assistant team.

The position is based at Cargill’s Global Headquarters in Wayzata, Minnesota. The expected hourly rate is $30–$40; compensation may vary based on factors including location, certifications, education, and experience. Cargill offers a comprehensive benefits program, with medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accrues at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Requirements

• High school diploma, secondary education level, or equivalent.
• At least four years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• Confirmed work experience with senior leadership levels leading global teams in a matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of international travel requirements and coordination.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-enabled productivity tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, and curiosity about adopting new technologies.
• Experience supporting executives in a large, complex multinational organization with matrixed reporting structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, changing calendars for multiple executives, balancing competing priorities and aligning schedules with business objectives.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and events across international time zones while optimizing schedules and minimizing conflicts.
• Proactively identify scheduling risks, recommend alternatives, and help executives prioritize high-value activities.
• Collaborate with the Executive Assistant team to provide seamless support, coverage, and alignment across leadership teams.
• Use sound judgment in managing executive time and professionally challenge requests and priorities when appropriate.
• Anticipate administrative, logistical, and operational needs and implement solutions with minimal direction.
• Build effective working relationships with senior leaders, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners in a global, matrixed organization.
• Use AI-enabled tools to streamline scheduling, draft and refine communications, summarize meetings and documents, and automate routine administrative tasks.
• Promote adoption of AI and digital tools across the Executive Assistant team by identifying use cases, sharing best practices, and following responsible-use and data-confidentiality standards.
• Navigate organizational reporting lines, decision rights, and stakeholder priorities across businesses, enterprise functions, and geographies to move work forward efficiently.
• Influence without direct authority and coordinate across executive offices, business units, and regional teams while handling sensitive and confidential information discreetly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered and hours worked.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED