Executive Assistant to President & CRO – NYC + Equity

BURKE+CO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BURKE CO. is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the President and CRO in a high-growth tech startup.

This role requires polished professionalism, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage complex calendars, travel, and cross-functional coordination. You will partner with two senior leaders, anticipate needs, and drive efficiency while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives.
• Exceptional professionalism and executive presence.
• Strong emotional intelligence with ability to navigate personalities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Resourceful problem-solver with a can-do mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup with ambiguity and change.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the President and CRO, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel planning.
• Act as a strategic partner, anticipating needs and proactively solving problems before they arise.
• Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison, managing communication across internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare materials for meetings, presentations, and key initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics for internal events, offsites, and leadership meetings.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Build strong working relationships while tailoring support to each executive’s preferences and style.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel planning

Stakeholder coordination

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Priority management

Job description

BURKE CO. is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the President and CRO in a high-growth tech startup.

This role requires polished professionalism, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage complex calendars, travel, and cross-functional coordination. You will partner with two senior leaders, anticipate needs, and drive efficiency while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.