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Job Details
- Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO
- Compensation: Based on experience
- Schedule: Full-Time — Must be Flexible and Available Beyond 7-6
- Job Types: Full-time, Contract
We are seeking a
highly capable, emotionally intelligent, and battle-tested Executive Assistant to support a fast-paced CEO.
We're looking for someone who thrives in high-stakes environments, can navigate fast-changing priorities with confidence and grace, and brings clarity where there is ambiguity.
You must be able to
- cut through noise, turn loosely defined ideas into structured, actionable outcomes, and support a fast-moving executive without missing a beat.
To succeed in this role, you'll need to be calm under pressure, incredibly organized, and capable of managing up, sometimes without a clear brief or full context.
You're not just an assistant; you're a filter, a fixer, a translator, and a partner who sees the bigger picture while handling the smallest details.
This is not your typical 9-to-5 role.
If you're looking for balance, routine, and hand-holding, this is not the job for you.
But if you're a resourceful, proactive executor who thrives in chaos, filters noise like a pro, and can anticipate needs before they're spoken, we want to meet you.
You'll Excel in This Role If You
- Are a natural problem-solver who loves figuring things out without needing step-by-step instructions
- Are obsessed with organization, and derive joy from bringing structure to messy systems
- Have the emotional intelligence to read between the lines and filter out the fluff; you understand what's important even when it's not said directly
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and can adapt on the fly
- Communicate clearly and professionally, especially when others don't
- Are proactive, self-managed, and take ownership without waiting to be told what to do
- Are tech-savvy and comfortable with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, Zoom, project management platforms, AI technologies, CRMs, etc.
- Have supported high-performing, high-demand individuals and understand what it takes to stay one step ahead
- Can handle both strategic projects and small, tactical tasks with equal enthusiasm
- Are flexible, dependable, and available beyond typical working hours when needed, because you know that's what the job takes
- Are a typing machine — fast, accurate, and able to capture ideas at the speed they're shared
- Speak English (fluent / native) and Portuguese preferred
- Follow-Through - What's assigned to you gets done, on time and with precision.
- Are a time management pro - You know how to protect and beat the clock.
What You'll Be Doing
- Serve as the gatekeeper and right hand to the CEO — protecting time, filtering communication, and handling tasks with minimal input
- Translate rambling voice notes, texts, and half-formed ideas into clear action plans and deliverables
- Bring structure to chaos — build, refine, and maintain systems for time management, scheduling, priorities, and daily operations
- Coordinate travel, logistics, and multi-step processes without needing step-by-step instructions
- Act as an accountability partner, project tracker, and force multiplier
- Handle both personal and professional tasks with discretion and reliability
- Inbox & Calendar Control — full ownership of communication flow and scheduling
- Project & Documentation Ownership — maintain files, agendas, SOPs, and task flows
- Outreach & Filtering — filter calls, respond on behalf of the CEO, and protect focus
- Reporting & Research — deliver summaries, reports, and data to drive decisions
- Attend meetings and deliver recaps or key action items
- Manage transaction files, listing coordination, and real estate admin tasks (coordinate with inspectors, notaries, title agents, sellers, buyers, and runners)
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training as needed
- Manage marketing platforms and content deployment
- You will remain on Zoom during all working hours with the camera on while clocked in
Bonus Points If You
- Have experience in high-growth startups, or fast-moving businesses
- Have a background in operations, project management, marketing or communications
- Have supported "visionary" (aka chaotic genius) type founders before and lived to tell the tale
- Have leadership experience
Important Notes
- This job is not for someone who needs a lot of direction or personal time during business hours.
- Note: Applications without a video/audio will not be considered.
The CEO moves fast and expects you to do the same.
You must be proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a role where you manage your boss, not the other way around.