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Senior Executive and Personal Assistant to Founder (US Hours, Travel)

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Location

South Africa

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80 days ago

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Senior

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Job Description

Senior Executive and Personal Assistant to Founder (US Hours, Travel)

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JOB TITLE Executive & Personal Assistant to Founder (Remote, US Hours) — $1,500 USD/month + Up to $12k/yr Bonus + Paid Travel LOCATION Remote. Preferred hiring markets: Colombia, Philippines, South Africa, Kenya, Chile (strong candidates from similar countries may be considered). COMPENSATION - $1,500 USD per month base - Up to $12,000 USD per year in performance bonuses - All required travel costs covered (flights, lodging, etc.) - Quarterly in-person travel (1x/quarter for 1–2 weeks) required ROLE TYPE Full-time, long-term. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a high-trust, high-ownership Executive & Personal Assistant role supporting a founder and family. You will run the executive’s schedule and communication flow, keep inboxes organized, manage logistics (travel/events), coordinate vendors and personal assets/properties, and help the team stay organized with the tech stack. This is not a task-by-task VA role. We need someone “all in” with executive-level judgment, strong written English, and proactive follow-through. WHAT YOU’LL OWN (RESPONSIBILITIES) Executive schedule & coordination - Manage personal and business calendar with strong prioritization and protection of focus time - Coordinate meetings across time zones, confirm details, prep agendas/briefs, and ensure follow-ups happen Inbox + communications gatekeeping - Review incoming emails daily and keep inboxes organized (labels, rules, triage) - Draft replies in the executive’s voice, escalate urgent items, and close loops - Handle inbound calls and messaging (screen, route, respond, and document next steps) Social media support - Manage personal social media profiles and inbound messages (DMs/comments) - Track conversations and ensure follow-ups are not missed Culture calendar execution - Execute the “culture calendar” for the family and team members (birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, gifts, key moments) - Keep reminders and planning organized so nothing is last-minute Tech stack support - Help manage the team’s tech stack (accounts, permissions, subscriptions, renewals) - Basic troubleshooting and coordination with vendors/support - Use AI tools to accelerate drafting, summarizing, research, and SOP creation Asset + property management - Manage personal vehicles and properties: utilities, vendor sourcing/management, scheduling maintenance - Track insurance policies, renewals, and key documents - Own vendor relationships and negotiate pricing/terms where possible Travel & events - Plan and book travel, build clean itineraries, handle changes quickly - Support events and in-person meetings as needed Family support - Support Spouse with various tasks as needed (coordination, research, scheduling, vendor calls, follow-ups) WORKING STYLE + AVAILABILITY EXPECTATIONS - You will work mostly on US standard time (with meaningful daily overlap). - You have flexibility during weekdays (gym/errands/etc are fine without asking). - You must be highly responsive and reliable: - During agreed working windows: prompt responses and same-day execution. - Outside standard hours: availability for evenings/weekends as needed. - You control your schedule as long as meetings are attended and responsiveness remains high. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT (NON-NEGOTIABLE) - Must be able to travel to the US or other locations at least 1x per quarter for 1–2 weeks. - Must have a valid passport and be willing/able to obtain appropriate travel authorization (tourist/business visa/ESTA, etc.) as needed. HOW TO APPLY Submit your resume + complete the qualifying questions below. If you meet all knock out requirements, you will be REQUIRED to submit a self-recorded introduction video as a next step prior to the interview process. ONLY candidates who meet all knockout requirements and submit an introductory will be prioritized for interviews.

Job Requirements

  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant / Senior EA / assistant to C-level leaders (CEO/Founder/COO/CRO, etc.)
  • Strong written and spoken English (professional, concise, high accuracy)
  • Proven experience managing:
  • Complex calendars
  • Inbox triage and drafting executive communications
  • Travel planning and itineraries
  • Vendor management and negotiation experience (you have personally negotiated pricing/terms)
  • Strong tech competence across common tools:
  • Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365
  • Slack/Zoom/Teams
  • Project/task tools (Asana, ClickUp, Notion, Airtable, etc.)
  • Comfort using AI tools for productivity (research, drafting, summaries, SOPs)
  • High discretion: comfortable handling sensitive personal and business information
  • Reliable internet, professional working setup, and strong follow-through
  • PREFERRED (NICE TO HAVE)
  • Master’s degree (helpful, but not required if experience is strong)
  • EOS familiarity (Level 10 meetings, Rocks, Scorecards, IDS)
  • Experience supporting founders/high-growth companies or family-office style operations

Benefits

  • $1,500 USD Monthly starting salary
  • $12,000 Per Year in Bonus Opportunities
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Paid Travel
  • Tech Stack Allowance
  • Executive Level Training Opportunities

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