Part-Time Executive Assistant for a Fast-Growth Startup

Desert Ant Labs; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Desert Ant Labs is seeking a part-time executive assistant in Amsterdam to support the leadership team with calendars, travel, events, hiring, and operations. The role is 28-32 hours per week, with 3-4 days in the Amsterdam office, offering flexibility as the company operates at a high pace across time zones.

You will triage leadership requests, manage expenses, assist with hiring, coordinate with service providers, and organize weekly/monthly cadences with clear communication and

Qualifications

• You have experience supporting executive teams in fast-paced startups.
• You communicate clearly in English, in writing and speech.
• You can work 3–4 days in the Amsterdam office and flex hours as needed.
• You handle confidential information with care.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming items for the leadership team, handling what you can and flagging urgent items.
• Handle expenses and basic financial administration.
• Assist with hiring: schedule interviews, inform candidates, keep processes moving.
• Collaborate with vendors, advisors, and service providers.
• Organize and support weekly and monthly cadence: agendas, notes, follow-ups, reports.
• Coordinate between all company parts and share context on projects and priorities.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel planning

Hiring coordination

Executive support

English writing

Confidentiality

Job description

Desert Ant Labs is seeking a part-time executive assistant in Amsterdam to support the leadership team with calendars, travel, events, hiring, and operations. The role is 28-32 hours per week, with 3-4 days in the Amsterdam office, offering flexibility as the company operates at a high pace across time zones.

You will triage leadership requests, manage expenses, assist with hiring, coordinate with service providers, and organize weekly/monthly cadences with clear communication and