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Executive Assistant to the Co-Founders

Fathom · Berkeley, CA · 1 wk ago
HybridAdministrative$60–$65/hrContract

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-Founder Scheduling & Calendar Management
  • Serve as the central routing point for internal and external meeting requests.
  • Cook up logistics across stakeholders, ensuring meetings are properly prepared and supported.
  • Maintain visibility across co-founder calendars to optimize time use and prevent conflicts.
  • Support scheduling for travel, conferences, and external engagements.

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Complete administrative requests on behalf of co-founders with speed and accuracy.
  • Draft, send, and follow up on communications as directed.
  • Manage inbox support and coordination tasks, ensuring timely responses and completion of requests.
  • Book meeting rooms, coordinate logistics, and maintain documentation where needed.
  • Maintain accurate records and update systems (e.g., CRM updates, contact tracking, and internal tools).
  • Travel & Expense Management
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel– including flights, lodging, and itineraries.
  • Track receipts and support credit card reconciliation processes.
  • Submit reimbursements and maintain organized documentation of expenses.
  • Ensure travel logistics align with organizational policies and timelines.

Special Projects & Coordination

  • Support special initiatives led by the Chief of Staff and leadership team.
  • Cook up logistics for interviews, workshops, or major organizational initiatives.
  • Aid in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and improving workflow systems.
  • Provide logistical support for major events, travel delegations, or organizational milestones.

Qualifications

  • 5-7+ years of experience supporting senior executives, founders, or leadership teams.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars and scheduling workflows.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Experience coordinating travel and administrative workflows.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting leadership in a nonprofit, policy, or startup environment.
  • Familiarity with CRM or scheduling tools (e.g., Attio, Google Workspace, Slack).
  • Experience supporting hiring coordination or project logistics.
  • Experience building or documenting internal processes and workflows.

Skills & Competencies

  • Precision-focused: Delivers consistently accurate work with minimal errors, recognizing that small details matter.
  • Highly organized: Maintains clear systems to track requests, deadlines, and follow-ups, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
  • Responsive & reliable: Maintains availability and responsiveness to scheduling and administrative needs.
  • Judgment-driven: Knows when to escalate, clarify, or proceed independently.
  • Positive & adaptable: Maintains a calm, solutions-oriented mindset in fast-moving environments.
  • Clear communicator: Communicates professionally and appropriately across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Bias to action: Anticipates needs and moves tasks forward quickly while maintaining quality and reliability.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $60 – $65 per hour. Please note, we participate in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires by electronically verifying information from their Form I-9 with government records.

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