Executive Assistant to Founder
2 days ago
New York
Job Description About the Role We’re an early-stage startup looking for a highly capable Executive Assistant to support our Founder. Plume is a technology company working at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto, building tools that allow real-world financial assets to be used on-chain. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, anticipates needs before they arise, and enjoys bringing structure to ambiguity. This role goes beyond calendar management. You’ll act as a true partner to the Founder, helping protect time, maintain focus, manage priorities, and ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. The role requires strong judgment and the ability to operate independently while representing the Founder internally and externally. Why This Role Is Unique • Direct daily partnership with the Founder, • Meaningful ownership and autonomy from day one, • Exposure to early-stage decision-making and company building, • Fully remote with flexibility around time zones, • Exposure to People Operations for candidates interested in building a career path to People Operations / HR roles What You’ll Do Executive Support • Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones, • Schedule meetings, investor calls, and internal check-ins, • Handle inbox management and draft or triage communications, • Track priorities, deadlines, and ongoing projects, • Coordinate travel, itineraries, and scheduling needs, • Help organize internal processes and documentation, • Plan and coordinate team events such as offsites, retreats, and social gatherings, • Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems, • Act as a trusted point of contact internally and externally, • Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes, • Gain exposure to employee benefits and insurance policies, • Assist with HR systems and internal documentation, • Help maintain organized, compliant internal records What We’re Looking For • 3+ years experience as an Executive Assistant, Operations Associate, or similar role supporting senior leaders, • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required, • Tech-savvy (Google Workspace, Slack, scheduling tools, etc.), • Exceptional organization and attention to detail, • Strong written communication skills and ability to draft clear, concise messages, • Ability to prioritize independently and make judgment calls across competing requests, • Comfort working autonomously with minimal direction, • Excellent judgment and discretion, • Reliable, proactive, and solutions-oriented Startup experience is a plus, but not required — we value judgment, ownership, and execution above all. Interested candidates should fill out this Google form: Company DescriptionPlume is a public, EVM-compatible blockchain built for the next evolution of Real World Assets (RWAs). We’re not just tokenizing assets — we’re creating a seamless way to use them like crypto: stake, swap, lend, borrow, loop, and more. By integrating institutional-grade assets with decentralized finance (DeFi) tools, Plume makes traditionally inaccessible assets — like private credit, ETFs, commodities — permissionless, composable, and a click away. Our mission is simple: bridge traditional finance and crypto through demand-driven adoption, without sacrificing transparency, openness, or user experience.Plume is a public, EVM-compatible blockchain built for the next evolution of Real World Assets (RWAs). We’re not just tokenizing assets — we’re creating a seamless way to use them like crypto: stake, swap, lend, borrow, loop, and more.\r\n\r\nBy integrating institutional-grade assets with decentralized finance (DeFi) tools, Plume makes traditionally inaccessible assets — like private credit, ETFs, commodities — permissionless, composable, and a click away.\r\n\r\nOur mission is simple: bridge traditional finance and crypto through demand-driven adoption, without sacrificing transparency, openness, or user experience.