Executive Associate at GTI Energy

Posted in Management 12 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois





Job Description:

GTI Energy is a leading technology development organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. We embrace systems thinking, innovation, and collaboration to develop, scale, and deploy the technologies needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems. Fostering a positive and respectful work culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and opportunity, our 18-acre headquarters is home to state-of-the-art labs and facilities where scientists, engineers, program managers, trainers, and other professionals take a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is focused on solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing creative and important intellectual property and commercializing solutions to deliver safe, clean, and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives, economies, and the environment. At GTI Energy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEI&A) is not only an important business priority, but it is also deeply rooted in our culture and values and something we celebrate every day. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, enticing incentives, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment committed to purposeful work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Summary

GTI Energy is hiring an Executive Associate to join our team and provide administrative support to our operating functions. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, diligence, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven history in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.

So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities


  • Manage calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.

  • Respond to emails and other correspondence in a timely manner.

  • Prepare and draft correspondence, reports, and presentations.

  • Manage files, records, and data entry.

  • Assist with budget tracking and invoicing.

  • Creates and maintains database(s), spreadsheet files, and other records.

  • Serve as department Learning and Safety Training Coordinator.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics


  • Solid knowledge of MS Office applications; high level familiarity with Excel desired.

  • Strong planning and detailed follow up ability.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to make sound decisions with little supervision.

  • Ability to find creative solutions to problems.

Education and Experience


  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in an office setting

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Strong organizational skills and diligence

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

  • Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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