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  • Executive Assistant / Office Manager / Event Coordinator
    Executive Assistant / Office Manager / Event Coordinator
    3 days ago
    $60000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About the Role We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant / Office Manager / Event Coordinator to support our leadership team and keep our NYC office running smoothly. This is a hands-on, in-person role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats. You’ll manage executive scheduling and logistics, oversee the day-to-day office experience, and help plan and execute company events, team gatherings, and external activations. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, anticipates needs before they arise, communicates clearly, and is comfortable taking ownership of everything from a complicated calendar to a last-minute event request. Responsibilities Executive Support • Manage calendars, meetings, scheduling, and day-to-day priorities for executives., • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, itineraries, and reservations., • Organize meetings and ensure executives have the information and materials they need in advance., • Handle expense reports, receipts, reimbursements, and other administrative tasks., • Assist with email, correspondence, document preparation, and follow-ups as needed., • Track deadlines, commitments, and action items., • Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and guests., • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion., • Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve scheduling or logistical issues., • Personal/miscellaneous task assistance to the founders. Office Management • Own the day-to-day operations of the NYC office., • Maintain a welcoming, organized, and well-stocked workspace., • Manage office supplies, snacks, equipment, deliveries, mail, and vendor relationships., • Coordinate repairs, maintenance, cleaning, building access, and other facilities needs., • Serve as the primary point of contact for building management and office vendors., • Help onboard new employees, including workspace setup, equipment coordination, and office orientation., • Coordinate team lunches, celebrations, meetings, and other employee experiences., • Identify and implement ways to improve office operations and team experience. Events & Experiences • Plan and execute company events, launch events, dinners, team outings, retreats, conferences, and community activations., • Research and source venues, restaurants, caterers, entertainment, transportation, and other vendors., • Manage event budgets, quotes, contracts, timelines, guest lists, RSVPs, and logistics., • Coordinate with marketing, leadership, partners, and external vendors on event execution., • Manage on-site setup, check-in, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, and breakdown., • Help develop creative event concepts and memorable guest experiences., • Coordinate travel and logistics for off-sites and company retreats., • Be available for occasional evening or weekend events when required. Qualifications • 2–5+ years of experience in executive assistance, office management, events, hospitality, operations, or a similar role preferred., • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills., • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously., • Comfortable operating independently with limited oversight., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential information., • Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented when plans change., • Comfortable working directly with executives and senior external partners., • Experience managing vendors, travel, events, or office operations strongly preferred., • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, calendar management, spreadsheets, and other common workplace tools., • Familiarity with New York City venues, restaurants, vendors, and logistics is a plus., • Hospitality mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed. What Success Looks Like • Executive calendars, travel, and logistics operate smoothly with minimal intervention., • Office needs are identified and addressed before they become problems., • Employees and visitors consistently have a polished, welcoming office experience., • Events are well-organized, on-budget, and executed seamlessly., • Leadership can confidently hand off logistical and operational projects knowing they will be completed., • You become the person the team relies on to make things happen. Who You Are You’re someone who notices when the conference room is missing something, remembers that an executive has a flight immediately after a meeting, catches a scheduling conflict before anyone else does, and can turn a loose idea for an event into a fully executed experience. You’re comfortable doing both high-level coordination and unglamorous operational work. No task is too small when it needs to get done, and you take pride in making complicated things feel effortless for everyone else. This role is based in New York City and requires in-person attendance five days per week.

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  • Receptionist / Personal Assistant
    Receptionist / Personal Assistant
    20 days ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Newark

    Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant Compensation: $18–$20 per hour (based on experience) Location: Primarily remote with frequent travel throughout the New York City, New Jersey, and Tri-State area. We are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant who brings calm, professionalism, and reliability to everything they do. This role is ideal a naturally soft-spoken, pleasant, and welcoming voice who enjoys helping others and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is someone who remains composed under pressure, communicates with kindness and confidence, and can represent the boss with warmth and professionalism in every interaction. What We’re Looking For • A naturally soft, calming, and pleasant speaking voice., • Extremely polite, respectful, and professional on the phone., • Patient, attentive, and an excellent listener., • Always answers calls and messages promptly and keeps communication flowing., • Highly dependable and available when the boss needs assistance., • Able to stay calm during stressful situations and solve problems without becoming overwhelmed., • Naturally kind and easy to work with, creating positive relationships with clients, vendors, and staff., • Excellent attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills., • Strong multitasking abilities while maintaining accuracy., • Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential information with professionalism., • Takes initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do., • Maintains a positive attitude and treats everyone with courtesy and respect., • Must have the flexibility and availability to travel throughout the New York City, New Jersey, and Tri-State area to assist with business meetings, events, festivals, errands, appointments, and other executive responsibilities. Responsibilities • Serve as the boss’s primary point of contact, handling calls, messages, and communications professionally., • Answer incoming calls with a warm, calming, and confident demeanor., • Manage schedules, appointments, reminders, and daily priorities., • Coordinate travel, hotels, transportation, and business logistics., • Accompany the boss to meetings, networking events, trade shows, festivals, and other business functions throughout the NYC/NJ Tri-State area when needed., • Communicate with customers, vendors, and business partners professionally., • Follow up on important tasks so nothing is overlooked., • Keep the boss informed of important developments while filtering distractions., • Help solve problems quickly and efficiently, allowing the boss to focus on growing the business., • Support hiring, scheduling, interviews, and administrative projects as needed., • Be flexible and available when important business matters arise. The Right Person We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others succeed. You should be someone whose calm personality helps reduce stress, whose voice makes people feel comfortable, and whose professionalism reflects positively on the business. You are reliable, loyal, emotionally intelligent, and someone people naturally enjoy speaking with. This position offers opportunities to grow into a full-time Executive Assistant role with increased responsibilities, travel, and long-term career advancement for the right candidate.

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