Executive Assistant to CEO: Startup Operations & Strategy

Clark

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and meaningfulequ
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Unlimited PTO
Daily company-sponsored dinners
Relocation support for candidates toNY
First month of housing provided by CL:
Company-provided equipment and tools
In-person collaboration with a talent‑

Job summary

Clark in New York City is hiring an EA to the CEO who will act as the CEO’s operational leverage across scheduling, communications, company rhythm, recruiting, investors, customers, and day-to-day execution.

You will own calendar management, meeting prep, follow-up notes, internal coordination, travel planning, and special projects that keep the company moving as Clark scales in a fast-paced AI-driven environment.

Qualifications

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent written communication.
  • Strong judgment and discretion.
  • Able to manage many moving pieces at once.
  • Proactive and able to anticipate needs.
  • Calm under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
  • High ownership and follow-through.
  • Excited to work in person with a small, intense, talent-dense team.

Responsibilities

  • Own the CEO’s calendar, scheduling, and meeting logistics
  • Manage internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO
  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and follow‑up notes for key meetings
  • Coordinate meetings with customers, investors, candidates, advisors, and partners
  • Manage travel planning, expenses, and day‑to‑day logistics
  • Track follow‑ups and ensure commitments are completed
  • Help maintain company operating cadence, including leadership meetings and weekly priorities
  • Support recruiting coordination for senior candidates and high‑priority hires
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
  • Take on special projects as needed across operations, recruiting, events, and company building

Skills

Organizational skills
Written communication
Judgment and discretion
Multi-tasking
Proactive
Composure under pressure
Ownership
In-person collaboration

Job description

Clark in New York City is hiring an EA to the CEO who will act as the CEO’s operational leverage across scheduling, communications, company rhythm, recruiting, investors, customers, and day-to-day execution.

You will own calendar management, meeting prep, follow-up notes, internal coordination, travel planning, and special projects that keep the company moving as Clark scales in a fast-paced AI-driven environment.

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