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.