CEO's Right-Hand Executive Assistant — Startup, Proactive

Incendia Partners; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Incendia Partners in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Founder/CEO. This is a true right-hand role in a fast-growing startup where you anticipate needs, organize chaos, and keep the CEO moving forward.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of high-level executive support, a startup background, exceptional discretion, and the ability to wear many hats—from calendar management to travel, events, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience supporting senior executives.
• Experience supporting busy Founder/CEO or senior executive.
• Experience in start-up or smaller company environment preferred.
• Ability to operate as a true right hand, not just calendar manager.
• Exceptional organization, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Strong judgment and discretion.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, proactive support to the Founder/CEO.
• Own calendar and manage priorities, time, and demands.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, events and day-to-day logistics.
• Anticipate needs and address issues before they arise.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal teams, clients, investors and partners.
• Help organize and execute special projects and company initiatives.
• Bring structure to a fast-moving environment.
• Wear many hats and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Keep the Founder focused on top-priority initiatives.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Discretion

Communication

Job description

Incendia Partners in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Founder/CEO. This is a true right-hand role in a fast-growing startup where you anticipate needs, organize chaos, and keep the CEO moving forward.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of high-level executive support, a startup background, exceptional discretion, and the ability to wear many hats—from calendar management to travel, events, and strategic initiatives.