Executive Administrator

About Us

Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.

Summary

This role is a dual-capacity position that balances day-to-day office administration for the New York City office (25+ regular in-office employees) with executive-level administrative and operational support for the EVP Events & Experiences. The role serves as a central connector for the New York City office—supporting culture, internal events, onboarding, and employee experience—while also acting as a trusted administrative partner to senior leadership. This person will work a hybrid schedule based out of our office in Lower Manhattan. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provide administrative support to the EVP, Event & Experience.


• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments across multiple stakeholders.


• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, and transportation.


• Prepare and submit expense reports and administrative documentation in accordance with company policies.


• Coordinate meeting logistics, assemble materials, prepare agendas, and track follow-up action items.


• Assist with preparation of presentations, reports, correspondence, and other business documents.


• Monitor and respond to routine requests on behalf of the executive as directed.


• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive business and personnel information.

New York Office Administration & Employee Experience

• Serve as a primary administrative point of contact for the New York office.


• Coordinate office operations, including supplies, deliveries, facilities requests, and vendor support.


• Assist with new hire onboarding activities, workspace setup, and office orientation in partnership with Human Resources.


• Help maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming office environment.


• Support internal communications and distribute office updates as needed.


• Coordinate logistics for employee engagement activities, team meetings, and office events.


• Provide administrative support for culture-building initiatives and volunteer-led employee programs.


• Assist with planning and execution of leadership visits, team gatherings, and special office activities.

Administrative Operations Support

• Coordinate conference room scheduling, catering, meeting logistics, and visitor accommodations.


• Partner with Human Resources, IT, Facilities, Finance, and Operations teams to address office and administrative needs.


• Maintain departmental records, filing systems, and administrative documentation.


• Support data entry, reporting, document management, and process administration as needed.


• Assist with special projects and administrative initiatives assigned by leadership.


• Provide occasional flexibility in support of business needs, meetings, or events.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 2-4 years of experience supporting executives, leaders, or departments in an administrative capacity.


• Experience managing calendars, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting coordination.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.


• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Travel Requirements

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially.  These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for.  There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid Parental Leave


• Life, Accident and Disability


• Retirement with Company Match


• Paid Time Off


• Base salary $80-90k based on level of experience

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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