
Executive Assistant to CEO
21 hours ago
Be the CEO's force-multiplier across a portfolio of units (operations, HR, finance, development). You'll own the calendar and inbox, prep materials, track decisions and follow-ups and create lightweight SOPs that keep everyone aligned—especially when the CEO is unavailable
You're proactive, discreet and comfortable bringing structure to ambiguity
Responsibilities
Executive support ● Inbox triage and drafting; maintain priority queues and same-day responses ● Complex calendar management across entities; schedule with urgency and context ● Prepare meeting briefs, agendas, and recap notes with action items and owners ● Arrange travel; manage expense/receipt workflows
Operational glue ●Track cross-functional projects and deadlines; chase follow-ups diplomatically ● Draft/update SOPs, checklists, and simple dashboards for recurring rhythms ● Serve as point of contact when CEO is unreachable; exercise judgment on escalations
Communication ● Draft professional emails, memos, and light presentations; format spreadsheets/reports
Tools ● Google Workspace/M365, Slack/Teams, Zoom, project trackers (Asana/ClickUp/Trello), basic spreadsheets, e-signature
Must-Haves ● Proven EA experience with founders/C-suite (startups or multi-entity preferred ● Outstanding written and spoken English and a confident phone presence ● Anticipatory thinking, prioritization, and calm under time pressure ● High discretion with sensitive HR/finance/strategic matters ● Process builder who creates order without excessive bureaucracy
Nice-to-Haves ● Exposure to EMS/healthcare, field operations, or union/hourly workforces ● Bachelor's degree; advanced study an advantage ● Comfortable creating simple dashboards and status reports
"What good looks like" in 90 Days ● CEO's inbox and calendar under control; no missed commitments ● Recurring executive rhythms (weekly priorities, WBRs) established and documented ● Clear SOPs/checklists for frequent workflows; measurable reduction in CEO context-switching Why Join Assist World?
% REMOTE $50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus $300 tenure bonus every 6 months $500 entry monthly raffle NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM
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