CEO Executive Assistant & Events Lead

Goodwin; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking an experienced executive assistant to support the CEO across calendar management, travel, and day-to-day coordination. You will orchestrate smooth operations, anticipate needs, and maintain strong vendor relations to deliver polished experiences for customers and partners at Goodwin HQ.

You will also plan multi-day visits and events, coordinating logistics, catering, and spaces, while staying accountable for details and timelines in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably including direct support for a CEO or founder.
• Excellent judgment; ability to infer next steps from context and limited details.
• Strong event planning and hospitality instincts; manage vendors and logistics.
• Comfort in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.
• Highly resourceful, hands-on, and capable of solving problems on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Own the CEO’s calendar and day-to-day coordination, including meetings, travel, and follow-ups.
• Learn the CEO’s thinking to anticipate needs and act with limited details.
• Plan and manage customer visits and onsite events at Goodwin HQ from start to finish.
• Coordinate vendors, catering, travel, and logistics for events and visits.
• Maintain calm, proactive execution when plans change or urgent requests arise.
• Build and maintain a network of local vendors and partners for rapid deployment.

Skills

Executive support

Event planning

Judgment & discretion

Time management

Vendor relationships

Job description

Goodwin is seeking an experienced executive assistant to support the CEO across calendar management, travel, and day-to-day coordination. You will orchestrate smooth operations, anticipate needs, and maintain strong vendor relations to deliver polished experiences for customers and partners at Goodwin HQ.

You will also plan multi-day visits and events, coordinating logistics, catering, and spaces, while staying accountable for details and timelines in a fast-paced startup environment.