Job Description
Hiring: Executive Assistant to a Proven Startup Founder
Our client is looking for a sharp, proactive Executive Assistant to join their fast-growing startup and serve as the founder’s right hand. This is a high-impact role that blends executive-level support with personal coordination. If you're highly organized, tech-savvy, and thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same, we’d love to meet you.
You’ll work directly with a founder who’s successfully scaled companies before—helping them stay focused, efficient, and two steps ahead.
About the Role
Our client is hiring a highly capable and trusted Executive Assistant to support a high-performing founder with a strong track record of success. This is a hybrid role blending executive-level support with occasional personal assistance. You'll play a mission-critical part in helping the founder operate at peak performance—both professionally and personally—as the company scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively manage the founder’s calendar, inbox, travel, and meeting prep
- Act as gatekeeper and liaison for internal teams, investors, and external partners
- Coordinate personal tasks and logistics (e.g., appointments, travel, errands)
- Anticipate needs, follow up on action items, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks
- Draft emails, documents, and presentation materials with clarity and discretion
- Assist with recruiting, event coordination, research, and special projects
- Maintain confidentiality and act with high emotional intelligence at all times
- Keep the founder focused, organized, and three steps ahead
Qualifications
- 3+ years supporting a startup founder, entrepreneur, or executive
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing changing priorities
- Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Strong ability to anticipate needs and take initiative without constant supervision
- Flexible, resourceful, and composed under pressure
- Tech-savvy (Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable balancing both business and personal support in a dynamic environment
- A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth settings