Job Description
Company Overview:
MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.
We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.
We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.
Position Overview:
MP Materials is seeking an Executive Assistant to support our growing team. The Executive Assistant will support two senior executives: the Chief Communications Officer and the Chief Commercial Officer.
The ideal Executive Assistant will be highly organized and detail oriented. A successful individual in this role will be adaptable and efficient when owning initiatives requiring a level of autonomy and decision making based on guidance provided by the executive, such as managing various projects, outlining meeting structures, and creating agendas for events, owning calendars and travel arrangements, and partnering with other leaders of the organization with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
Position Responsibilities:
- Own and manage calendar for the Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Communications Officer.
- Track action items for every meeting with relevant context, pre-reads, and briefing materials.
- Arrange and manage detailed domestic and international travel – flights, hotels, ground transportation, and itineraries.
- Build comprehensive trip briefs so executives arrive informed and prepared for every engagement.
- Handle sensitive correspondence, internal communications, and external outreach with absolute discretion.
- Ability to always maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Serves as a professional liaison between the Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Communications Officer and key stakeholders including investors, board members, and other partners.
- Manage expense reporting and invoice processing for both executives.
- Support cross-functional projects by coordinating stakeholders, tracking milestones, and removing logistical barriers.
- Work collaboratively as part of the executive administrative team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
- 4+ years of experience as an executive assistant with direct support to executive leadership.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Presentation, Teams, etc.)
- Self-directed, resourceful, and highly organized.
- Strong writing and research skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
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