Executive Assistant

Decagon

$70K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as an Executive Assistant for C-level leaders or founders preferably in a fast-paced startup
  • Expert in managing complex calendars and travel logistics
  • Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
  • Effective communicator, concise or detailed as needed
  • Adaptable in a high-growth environment
  • Handles confidential information with discretion
  • Eager to take on challenges with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex calendars and prioritize meetings
  • Coordinate end-to-end travel and event logistics
  • Serve as a central communication contact for the team
  • Prepare for meetings, including taking notes and tracking follow-ups
  • Assist with personal logistics for executives
  • Support team culture through onboarding and events
  • Track team budgets and manage financial reporting

Benefits

  • Take what you need vacation policy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
  • Retirement Plan options like 401K
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility and family building support through Carrot
  • Daily lunches and snacks in the office
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant to support several leaders on the executive team. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you'll manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, plan events, act as a liaison for internal teams, and provide personal assistance as needed.

We need a sharp, dependable partner who can anticipate needs, maintain alignment on what matters most, and ensure information flows seamlessly across the organization.

In this role, you will
  • Manage complex calendars, prioritize meetings across competing requests, and keep schedules running smoothly
  • Handle travel and event logistics end-to-end, including last-minute changes and plans
  • Act as a central point of contact, keeping communication moving and organized
  • Support preparation for meetings, take notes, and track follow-ups and action items
  • Support personal logistics and requests
  • Help support team culture through onboarding, events, and day-to-day coordination
  • Track and manage team budgets and financial reporting


Your background looks something like this
  • Have 2+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-level leaders or founders (ideally in a fast paced start-up environment)
  • Excel at managing complex calendars, travel, and competing priorities with precision
  • Are proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, always thinking two steps ahead
  • Communicate effectively, concise when needed, detailed when necessary
  • Thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where flexibility is essential
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Anticipating needs before they arise
  • Has a "no job is too small" attitude and takes on challenges with enthusiasm


Benefits

We proudly offer the following benefits for our full-time employees:
  • Take what you need vacation policy (subject to local requirements; UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
  • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
  • Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
  • Daily lunches and snacks in the office to keep you at your best

These benefits are described in more detail in Decagon's policies, may vary by location, and can change at any time according to applicable compensation and benefits plans.

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