Executive Assistant to Founder

Executive Assistant To FounderWe're partnering confidentially with an early-stage AI company operating at the frontier of intelligent technology. With a small, highly collaborative team and ambitious goals, this organization is building quickly, solving complex problems, and creating with intention. As an early-stage environment, every person has meaningful ownership and direct influence on how the company grows.They're seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to Founder who thrives where priorities shift quickly, decisions happen in real time, and no task is too small when it helps move the business forward. This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role. Designed as approximately 80% Executive Support and 20% Office Operations, this opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure inside fast-moving environments and balancing executive partnership with operational ownership. You'll work directly alongside the Founder while helping create an office environment that allows the team to do its best work.The RoleAs Executive Assistant to Founder, you will serve as a trusted extension of leadership—creating leverage, increasing executive effectiveness, and helping maintain momentum across the business. You'll own executive operations including calendars, travel, meetings, communications, and follow-through while also supporting office operations and employee experience. Success in this role requires strong judgment, adaptability, exceptional organization, and a proactive mindset.What You'll DoExecutive Support (Approx. 80%)Partner directly with the Founder to maximize focus, execution, and operating efficiencyManage a highly dynamic calendar across internal and external stakeholdersCoordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and logisticsSupport inbox management and help prioritize communications and decision-makingPrepare agendas, meeting materials, notes, and follow-up actionsTrack projects and maintain momentum across key initiativesAnticipate bottlenecks and proactively solve operational challengesAct as an extension of the Founder to maintain alignment across teamsHandle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretionOffice Operations (Approx. 20%)Help create an office environment that enables teams to operate at their highest levelSupport day-to-day office operations and administrative coordinationManage vendor relationships, supplies, and workplace logisticsContribute to employee experience initiatives and internal eventsHelp maintain an organized, efficient, and welcoming office environmentSupport scaling processes as business needs evolveWhat You'll Bring4+ years of experience in Executive Assistant, Executive Business Partner, Administrative Business Partner, Office Manager, or similar rolesExperience directly supporting a Founder, CEO, executive leader, or startup leadership teamStartup experience strongly preferredExceptional calendar, scheduling, travel, and executive operations experienceExperience balancing executive support with business or office operations responsibilitiesStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to operate effectively inside fast-moving and evolving environmentsStrong judgment and prioritization across competing requestsHigh ownership mentality with a proactive approach to executionComfortable wearing multiple hats and stepping beyond traditional role boundariesFamiliarity with modern productivity and AI tools is a plusWho You AreCalm under pressure and energized by dynamic environmentsHighly organized and detail-orientedProactive, resourceful, and solution-orientedComfortable working independently with limited structureSomeone who enjoys creating order while helping leaders move fasterAdditional DetailsFully onsite role based in Cambridge, MassachusettsCompetitive compensation package including a $140,000–$170,000 base salary plus benefitsOpportunity to work directly alongside a Founder and influence how the company scalesHigh visibility, ownership, and impact within an early-stage environmentIf you enjoy being close to decision-making, building systems, and helping ambitious teams operate more effectively, we'd love to connect.