Founders' Executive Assistant — Startup Ops & Calendar Master

Spade; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Meaningful Equity

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k)

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited PTO

Flexible In-Person Culture

Home stipend and more

Job summary

Spade is seeking an Executive Assistant to support our two founders at the NYC Flatiron HQ. You will own schedules, manage email, prep for board meetings, and handle travel logistics, enabling leadership to move fast and build our business.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in senior assistant roles at startups, exceptional organization, top-notch writing, and comfort with Google Suite, Slack, and Zoom. In-office Mon-Thurs; hybrid options for other roles may apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an executive or senior leadership assistant.
• Experience supporting executives at a fast-growing startup.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under startup pressures.
• Exceptional writing and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficient with Google Suite, Slack, Zoom and modern tools.

Responsibilities

• Own founders' calendars and prioritize high-leverage meetings.
• Triage email and flag critical items for action.
• Prepare for investor updates and board meetings.
• Coordinate travel and logistics end-to-end.
• Lead special projects and uphold Spade's culture.

Skills

Executive support

Startup experience

Organizational skills

Prioritization under pressure

Writing & critical thinking

Google Suite

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Zoom

Job description

Spade is seeking an Executive Assistant to support our two founders at the NYC Flatiron HQ. You will own schedules, manage email, prep for board meetings, and handle travel logistics, enabling leadership to move fast and build our business.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in senior assistant roles at startups, exceptional organization, top-notch writing, and comfort with Google Suite, Slack, and Zoom. In-office Mon-Thurs; hybrid options for other roles may apply.