Team Assistant

Now hiring! Team Assistant

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Team Assistant to join our Performance Chemicals team in Houston, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

During your shift as a Team Assistant, you will

• Exercise independent judgment regarding confidential company matters and the fair administration of policies affecting staff. 
• Coordinate executive management activities, including schedule management, adapting to changing priorities, and maintaining professionalism under pressure. 
• Create, organize, and maintain critical information using MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams), including gathering information, taking meeting minutes, tracking data, and preparing reports and presentations. 
• Organize large internal meetings, maintain team distribution lists, and send group emails and announcements; support the internal communication area as needed. 
• Arrange complex and detailed travel plans and perform administrative functions for the department requiring both specific and general administrative knowledge. 
• Support and follow up on departmental projects, process purchase orders and requisitions for Fuel and Lubricant Solutions in Houston, TX, and perform miscellaneous administrative tasks such as preparing meeting rooms (A/V support), digital filing, faxing, photocopying, expense reporting, and purchasing activities. 
• Screen incoming calls and correspondence, respond independently when possible, and assist the VP and Leadership Team with additional duties as assigned. 

If you...

• Have a High School Diploma or GED with some years of experience in a large corporate environment. An associate/bachelor’s degree is preferred. 
• Bring strong skills in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and feel comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), SharePoint/Google Drive, and expense/travel platforms. 
• Have administrative or executive support experience in a large corporate environment, with prior exposure to chemical, fuels, lubricant, or technical B2B environments being an advantage. 
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. 
• Communicate clearly in both verbal and written form and maintain strong organizational and planning abilities in fast-paced environments. 
• Show exceptional attention to detail and strong time-management skills, and function independently with minimal supervision. 
• Work with a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy. 
• Are a proactive team player with strong follow-through, a customer service orientation, and a willingness to travel regionally for events or onsite support when needed. 

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

Privacy statement

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.