The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, organizational, and communication support to the General Manager. This role manages complex calendars, coordinates meetings, events, travel, communications, and reporting, and serves as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The position requires strong judgment, discretion, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic operations environment.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a primary point of contact between the General Manager and internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages the General Manager’s calendar, including scheduling, meeting prioritization, travel logistics, and coordination of key engagements. Assists the site leadership team as directed.
• Coordinates company meetings and events, including logistics, meeting space, catering, materials, handouts, travel arrangements, and related communications.
• Books travel arrangements, including flights, lodging, ground transportation, and related itinerary details.
• Prepares, edits, and coordinates documents, reports, presentations, meeting summaries, correspondence, and other materials for a variety of audiences.
• Supports non-routine administrative projects, including special events, document coordination, mailings, packages, and other site or departmental initiatives.
• Handles confidential and sensitive correspondence, records, and information with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Responds to employee administrative inquiries and provides guidance or support to department leaders and administrative staff as needed.
• Maintains regular, timely, and effective communication with the General Manager.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, confidentiality, and code of conduct requirements.
• Travel occasionally to Kettle River Operations locations as business needs require.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative experience preferred, preferably supporting senior leaders or management teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the management support team.
• Strong administrative, organizational, technical writing, and document preparation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adjust effectively to changing business needs.
• Working knowledge of administrative procedures, office practices, records management, and business communication standards.
• Working knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and technology, including phones, printers, copiers, and related business systems.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the United States.

Kinross Leadership Practices

• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect.
• Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
• Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.
• Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
• Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
• Models humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
• Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
• Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.

Kinross Competencies

• Strategic Effectiveness

Understands business priorities and supports leaders through effective planning, coordination, and execution of administrative responsibilities.

• External Engagement

Builds effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represents the General Manager’s office with professionalism and credibility.

• Business Focus

Uses time, information, and resources effectively to support operational priorities and sound business decisions.

• Living the Kinross Values

Aligns behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles, including safety, respect, accountability, and responsible performance.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to General Manager

Language Requirements

Compensation Data

Hourly Range: $28 - $42.29/hour

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase option
• Basic life insurance