Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant — Craft Spirits/Beverage Manufacturing Startup

$52,000 - $82,000/Yr

Very Good - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant role at Very Good involves providing high-level administrative support to the CEO of a rapidly growing beverage manufacturing startup. This position is crucial for managing communications, scheduling, and project coordination, ensuring that the CEO can focus on strategic priorities while maintaining seamless operations across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and prioritize the CEO's daily schedule, coordinating calls, meetings, and site visits.
• Ensure the CEO is fully prepared for meetings by providing background information, briefing notes, and agendas in advance.
• Develop an understanding of priorities to accept, decline, or coordinate tasks as required.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications on behalf of the CEO, prioritizing urgent matters and ensuring timely responses.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread reports, presentations, and correspondence for accuracy and professionalism.
• Coordinate detailed travel itineraries, including booking flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items from meetings.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date filing systems for easy retrieval of documents.
• Provide administrative support on special projects and initiatives led by the CEO.
• Assist in the planning and execution of company-wide events and executive meetings.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a C-level executive.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams) and G-Suite.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the beverage or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off