Assistant to the CEO (Part-Time, 25 hrs/week)

SureStart; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

SureStart is seeking a proactive Executive & Personal Assistant to support the CEO. This part-time role involves managing schedules, assisting with communications, and providing personal support. Ideal candidates are organized, tech-savvy, and have prior assistant experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an executive or personal assistant.
• Startup or nonprofit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the CEO’s professional calendar.
• Assist with communications, including drafting emails and reports.
• Coordinate travel and logistics for work-related events.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Tech-savvy

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom

Slack

Job description

Assistant to the CEO (Part-Time, 25 hrs/week, $25-30 per hour)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive & Personal Assistant to support Dr. Taniya Mishra, Founder & CEO of SureStart, in both her professional and personal life. This dynamic, part-time role (up to 25 hours/week) offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader at the intersection of AI innovation, education, and entrepreneurship.

The ideal candidate will seamlessly split their time supporting Dr. Mishra's personal and family logistics and providing high-level executive assistance for SureStart , her mission-driven AI training and workforce development organization.

Responsibilities:

Executive Support (roughly 15 hours):

• Manage and maintain Dr. Mishra’s professional calendar, including scheduling internal and external meetings, speaking engagements, and conferences
• Business Development support: create meeting agendas, attending meetings, taking notes on next steps and tracking deliverables
• Assist with communications, including drafting emails, presentations, and reports
• Coordinate travel and logistics for work-related events.
• Support SureStart & Taniya’s social media strategy and presence
• Liaise with SureStart staff, collaborators, and external partners

Personal Support (roughly 10 hours):

• Manage personal calendars, appointments, and daily scheduling
• Coordinate travel and accommodations for personal trips
• Assist with logistics, including errands, gift giving, and purchases, and events
• Help maintain organization in both digital and physical spaces, including inbox management and task tracking
• Provide general personal support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as an executive or personal assistant (or both); startup or nonprofit experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting schedules
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and task/project management software and social media
• Trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of confidentiality
• Warm, reliable, and adaptable with a proactive mindset

Details:

• Position type: Part-time (up to 25 hours/week)
• Location: Remote/flexible with occasional in-person errands or coordination (depending on location)
• Compensation: $25-30 per hour, commensurate with experience