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Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Clarity Recruiting
Title: Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Company: Clarity Recruiting
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Our client is a tech start-up, seeking an Executive Assistant for their CEO. The is an ASAP start, temp ongoing, with potential to go perm down the line position. The ideal candidate will previously supported a CTO or CEO, come out of the start up environment, and be comfortable within Notion or wiki making software.
Fully onsite, 5 days a week in SoHo
$45/hr – $50/hr
10am – 6pm (sometimes 7pm)
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the CEO’s Schedule: Coordinate complex calendars and scheduling to ensure optimal time usage.
Email Triage: Daily management of the CEO’s inbox, drafting responses, and flagging critical communications.
Productivity Systems: Develop and implement systems to improve the CEO’s time management and overall workflow.
Travel Coordination: Organize travel arrangements, accommodations, and itineraries.
Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipate potential issues and provide solutions before they arise.
Confidentiality & Support: Handle sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality while maintaining a positive work environment.
Qualifications:
Experience: Must have experience supporting executives, especially within tech, VC firms, or investment industries (no crypto).
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using productivity tools such as Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable, or similar platforms for organizing and managing tasks.
Organizational Skills: Exceptionally organized with the ability to handle complex schedules and tasks effectively.
Proactive & Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate the CEO’s needs and address them before they become problems.
Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence and the ability to support and guide a strong-willed CEO.
Background: Experience in executive support, teaching, or coaching is a plus.
