Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
The Grapevine Agency · Hawthorne, CA
Apply & track with Apply EdgeEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO FOUNDER – TECH COMPANYLocation: Hawthorne, CA — in officeHours: Monday–Friday, approximately 9 AM–5 PM, with flexibility to handle occasional needs from home outside of regular business hoursSalary: $130K–$160K DOE + benefitsWe are seeking a sharp, highly organized Executive Assistant to support the Founder of a fast-growing tech company. The company is moving quickly and actively hiring, and the Founder is looking for a true right-hand person who can bring structure to an increasingly busy schedule and keep both business and day-to-day needs moving seamlessly.This is primarily an executive support role with some light personal assistance. Nothing overly personal or household-heavy—the focus is making the Founder’s life easier so he can remain focused on growing the business.Responsibilities include:Complex calendar and scheduling managementEmail and inbox triage, identifying priorities and ensuring follow-throughCoordinating meetings and staying ahead of a rapidly changing scheduleCommercial travel planning and logisticsOccasional personal and family travel coordinationLight personal assistance and day-to-day logistics as neededServing as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholdersTracking priorities, action items and follow-upsAnticipating needs and proactively solving problems before they reach the FounderOver see Office management needs for stocking as well as vendors as needed for office -- interface with a cleaning person etc
Qualifications
Prior experience supporting a Founder, CEO or similarly fast-moving executiveExceptionally organized and detail-oriented with strong systems, checklists and follow-throughAble to keep multiple priorities moving without letting the small things fall through the cracksProactive and comfortable anticipating what needs to happen nextStrong communicator who can interface confidently with both internal and external stakeholdersFlexible, resourceful and calm in a quickly changing environmentHigh level of discretion and good judgmentThe Founder is very smart, kind and respectful, but moves quickly and has a lot happening at once. The right person will enjoy that pace and know how to create organization around him—keeping lists, tracking details, following up and making sure nothing gets lost. This is a great fit for someone who genuinely enjoys being the person behind the scenes who keeps everything moving.