Executive Assistant to the CEO Job at Book of the Month, New York, NY

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  • Book of the Month
  • New York, NY

Job Description

We are seeking an Executive Assistant for our CEO in a high-visibility, dynamic role that transcends the typical administrative function. This is an opportunity for an early career candidate to quickly learn the inner workings of a company at the intersection of e-commerce and entertainment. You will provide essential administrative support to the CEO, primarily by managing his calendar, coordinating meetings and travel, and contributing to the execution of a variety of important projects. Our ideal candidate possesses an exceptionally strong work ethic, is eager to learn through an apprenticeship-style model, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

 

What you will do…

  • Work closely with the CEO to coordinate and manage his calendar and travel in a high quality manner, interfacing with the internal team, external parties, and vendors.
  • Develop, format, and proofread a variety of materials, including agendas, memos, project plans, presentations, and documents for special projects. 
  • Build and maintain various trackers, reports, databases, and other administrative items.
  • Over time, learn to prioritize meetings, scope length, vet agendas and make sure appropriate information is provided ahead of time.    
  • Build strong relationships with the company’s leadership team through consistent follow through and urgency.
  • Respond to requests with urgency, which may occur outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.  
  • Be in the office 5 days a week so that you can interface frequently with the team to solve problems and make things run smoother and faster. 
 

About you…

  • A desire and interest in gaining business experience by supporting an entrepreneurial CEO.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through; ability to perform tasks with  accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ability to learn new skills and processes quickly.
  • Strong problem solving skills with the ability to keep trying when things get hard.
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to positively represent the company brand to external parties.
  • Demonstrates the ability to build relationships with maturity, professionalism, directness and a sense of humor.


Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000

Job Tags

Full time, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Afternoon shift

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