Our client is seeking a highly educated administrative partner to support a founder across multiple business ventures and personal life. This is a unique apprenticeship, offering close proximity to a high-caliber principal and broad exposure across industries, with meaningful opportunity for growth. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, adaptable, and exceptionally organized.
Responsibilities
- Handle administrative and logistical tasks that protect the Founder's focus on priorities
- Manage complex calendar scheduling across multiple companies, projects, and time zones
- Coordinate meetings, calls, and travel logistics
- Act as a communications gatekeeper, managing inbound messages and prioritizing responses
- Prepare briefing materials, notes, and follow-ups for meetings and calls
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
- Support personal and professional scheduling needs as required
- Coordinate with household staff and vendors
- Maintain strict confidentiality across all communications, business matters, and personal information
- Respond quickly and calmly to urgent issues and last-minute changes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an Ivy League or top-20 university required
- Prior experience supporting a founder, C-suite executive, investor, or senior operator
- Background in a fast-paced startup, finance, or technology environment preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High discretion and professionalism
- Practical problem-solver who anticipates needs and acts without constant direction
Schedule: On-site in downtown San Francisco; comfortable with flexible hours and occasional off-hours availability
Compensation: $150,000-$200,000
