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Executive & Marketing Operations Assistant

WingXpand

WingXpand

Marketing & Communications, Operations
Schaumburg, IL, USA · Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Mar 8, 2026

Executive & Marketing Operations Assistant

At WingXpand®

Locations:

Chicago (Schaumburg), IL

Type:

Full-Time | Open 3/6/26 | Close 3/20/26

About WingXpand

WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible™ with Autonomous Systems, building long-endurance, backpackable smart plane drones and robotics systems that support defense, public safety, disaster response, and commercial missions. Our platforms operate across air, ground, and maritime domains, integrating autonomy, AI-powered sensing, edge computing, and networked systems to deliver real-world intelligence and threat detection. We design, build, and deploy complete systems — hardware, software, and data — and we move fast. As WingXpand scales, we are seeking high performers to grow with our team.

Position Description

You’ll work directly with company leadership to help keep priorities organized and execution moving forward across the business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment and enjoys jumping in wherever needed to keep things running smoothly. Some days you may be coordinating schedules, organizing materials, and managing communications. Other days you may be helping prepare presentations, coordinating marketing efforts, assisting with events, or solving operational challenges. This is not a passive administrative role. It is a high-trust, high-energy position supporting leadership and helping power the daily operations of a fast-growing technology company. No task is too large or too small. If it helps the company move forward, it matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support senior leadership with scheduling, communication, and follow-ups
  • Help keep priorities organized and moving forward across multiple initiatives
  • Assist with presentations, spreadsheets, and marketing coordination
  • Help prepare materials for meetings, partners, and customers
  • Coordinate logistics for events, visits, and team activities
  • Manage communications and keep information flowing between teams
  • Jump in wherever needed to solve problems and keep operations running smoothly
  • Bring positive energy and ownership to whatever needs to get done

Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience in an executive assistant, administrative, operations, or marketing coordination role
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
  • High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

Additional qualifications:

  • Experience supporting executives or leadership teams
  • Familiarity with marketing coordination, content preparation, or social media support
  • Experience with tools such as HubSpot, Canva, Figma, or similar platforms
  • Event coordination or logistics experience
  • Strong attention to detail in presentations, documents, and communications
  • Experience working in a startup, technology company, or fast-growth environment
  • Willingness to take initiative and jump in wherever needed

What Else You Need to Know

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).

If you are a self-motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for innovation and technology, we want to hear from you!

Apply with your resume and optional cover letter (CV), including the types of engineering or technical roles you have hired.