CEO Right-Hand & Operations Architect

Blacksmith; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401K match

Unlimited PTO

Annual offsite

Early-exercise stock options

Job summary

Blacksmith is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO as the company scales. You will own calendar management, communications, travel planning, and personal logistics, acting as the CEO’s right hand in a fast-paced hypergrowth startup.

The role blends operations with strategic support, requiring discretion and strong written communication. You’ll coordinate with investors, partners, and internal teams, keeping priorities clear and ensuring nothing drops after meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting c-suite executives in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to anticipate needs and act without direction.
• Highest sense of urgency and delivery-focused.
• No ego approach and ownership of tasks.
• Strong prioritization instincts and judgement.
• Exceptional written communication, in the executive’s voice.

Responsibilities

• Own the CEO's calendar end to end, scheduling and prioritizing to protect focus time.
• Manage the CEO’s inbox and draft responses in their voice; coordinate with investors, board members, and partners.
• Plan and book domestic and international travel end to end and manage related logistics.
• Support San Francisco office operations, vendors, supplies, events, and general office tasks.

Skills

C-suite support

Executive calendar management

Discretion and judgment

Written communication

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Notion

Linear

Job description

Blacksmith is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO as the company scales. You will own calendar management, communications, travel planning, and personal logistics, acting as the CEO’s right hand in a fast-paced hypergrowth startup.

The role blends operations with strategic support, requiring discretion and strong written communication. You’ll coordinate with investors, partners, and internal teams, keeping priorities clear and ensuring nothing drops after meetings.