Workstream

Personal and Executive Assistant to the CEO

Workstream$80K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7+ years of experience supporting a CEO or senior executive in a startup or tech environment
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems quickly
  • Experience managing complex calendars across multiple time zones
  • High level of professionalism and discretion
  • Proficiency with productivity tools like Google Workspace and Slack

Responsibilities

  • Manage the CEO's complex calendar and prioritize commitments
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics
  • Handle personal appointments and family scheduling
  • Prepare materials for key meetings and presentations
  • Act as a liaison between the CEO and various stakeholders
  • Manage follow-ups on initiatives and ensure accountability
  • Assist in organizing company events and strategic sessions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work directly with the CEO in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Exposure to senior leadership and investor relations
  • Chance to take on diverse responsibilities across both professional and personal tasks
  • Work-life balance support for the CEO also supports a balanced work environment
  • Involvement in special projects as the company grows
Full Job Description
The Role

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and discreet Executive / Personal Assistant to support our CEO. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner, helping the CEO operate at maximum effectiveness by managing both professional and personal responsibilities.

This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats. You will work closely with senior leaders, investors, and cross-functional teams, while also assisting with personal logistics to ensure the CEO can focus on strategic priorities and maintain work-life balance.

The ideal candidate is resourceful, highly discreet, and comfortable navigating both strategic conversations and day-to-day operational or personal tasks.
What You'll Do
  • Manage the CEO's complex calendar, prioritizing meetings and ensuring efficient time management across internal and external commitments
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, and expense management
  • Handle personal travel, appointments, family scheduling, and lifestyle logistics as needed
  • Prepare materials for board meetings, investor updates, leadership meetings, and external presentations
  • Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal teams, partners, investors, and customers
  • Help manage follow-ups on key initiatives and ensure accountability across leadership teams
  • Assist with organizing company events, leadership offsites, and strategic planning sessions
  • Draft and manage email correspondence and other communications on behalf of the CEO when needed
  • Manage personal errands, deliveries, and household-related logistics as needed
  • Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism
  • Support special projects and operational initiatives as the company continues to scale
What We're Looking For
  • 3-7+ years of experience supporting a CEO or senior executive, preferably in a high-growth startup or technology company
  • Must be based in or willing to relocate to Menlo Park, CA and work onsite 5 days per week
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and operate with minimal direction
  • Experience managing complex calendars and coordinating across multiple time zones
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing startup environment
  • Proficiency with modern productivity tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, etc.)
  • Flexibility and willingness to support personal and lifestyle tasks as needed
Bonus Points
  • Experience supporting a CEO or founder at a venture-backed startup
  • Exposure to board and investor relations processes
  • Experience coordinating global travel and cross-time-zone scheduling
  • Interest in startups, technology, or the future of work
  • Experience balancing both executive-level and personal assistant responsibilities


Know More About Workstream
  • https://www.workstream.us/blog/funding-series-b
  • https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/26/workstreams-text-based-recruitment-tool-gets-a-48m-bet-from-bond-and-beyond/
  • https://techbuzz.news/buzzworthy-august-27-2021/

About Workstream

Workstream is a human resources software company that provides a platform for hiring and managing hourly workers. The platform includes features such as job posting, applicant tracking, onboarding, and scheduling. Workstream's platform is designed to help businesses streamline their hiring and HR processes and reduce time-to-hire. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Workstream
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$500,000
Founded
2017
Revenue
$1 million

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