About the position
As the Executive Assistant to our CEO, you will provide high-level administrative support and be an integral part of our team. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, forward-thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to anticipate needs. You will gain exposure to all areas of the business and have the opportunity to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. With this responsibility comes the need to maintain a mature attitude and demonstrate seasoned respect while handling various challenges. After all, we're in the business of changing the world, and that's no small task. We are a high growth company. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a dynamic work environment, ambiguity and change. You will thrive in a world where no day is the same, shifting priorities and exciting unknowns.
Responsibilities
- Manage the CEO's calendar, prioritizing inquiries and requests, adjusting conflicts, and making recommendations to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Coordinate events and meetings, ensuring smooth execution.
- Handle a wide range of administrative tasks to support the CEO's calendar, including preparing agendas and materials, partnering with other EAs to coordinate and prioritize meetings, arranging travel, and maintaining contact lists.
- At times, handle personal tasks and responsibilities for the CEO, including managing personal appointments with discretion and confidentiality.
- Serve as the main contact for stakeholders on CEO-related matters, handling confidential issues and determining responses in line with the CEO's style and company policies.
- Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring key projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
- Assist and support the CEO in major company wide initiatives, including creating draft presentation materials, memos, tracking completion and communicating with CEO direct reports.
- Demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, drafting correspondence on behalf of the CEO with minimal direction.
- Support with Company wide events, such as All Hands meetings, offsites, etc, partnering with the CEO and various members of the Leadership team.
- Act as a liaison to the Board of Directors, managing all logistics for Board meetings and events.
- Act as a representative for the CEO in scheduling press interviews, meetings with investors or potential collaborations and other external relationships.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years experience as an Executive Assistant providing support to senior executives
- Advanced PC skills (proficient using Google Suite, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and the Internet)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Analytical, strong problem solver and extremely organized
- Capable of managing multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards
- Strong adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness
- A proactive approach to problem solving with strong decision making skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Nice-to-haves
- You love environmental sustainability and community.
- Big plus if you have experience working at a retail company previously or a passion for clothing!
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
- Paid vacation, sick, holidays & volunteer time-off for eligible employees
- Mission based company + casual and entrepreneurial work environment
- Clothing discount, dog-friendly office, company events + parties and much more
- 401K with company match
