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Here is the streamlined, 1500-word version — still strong, clear, and positioned for a top-tier operator. ⸻ Executive Operations Partner (1099 Contractor) Part-Time to Full-Time | Remote | Direct Support to a High-Performance Founder ⸻ About the Role I’m looking for a high-ownership operator to act as my execution partner, project manager, and protective barrier. This is not a basic assistant job. It’s a role for someone who is sharp, organized, confident, and capable of running the operational side of my life and work. You will manage projects, enforce timelines, control communication flow, handle difficult personalities, and make smart decisions without needing constant direction. You must be able to anticipate problems, eliminate friction, and keep everything moving smoothly. This is a 1099 contractor role with flexible hours to start, expanding based on performance. ⸻ What You’ll Own 1. Project Leadership & Schedule Enforcement • Maintain a master view of all projects across business and personal life. • Break long-term initiatives into milestones with clear deadlines. • Track progress and hold people accountable to commitments. • Flag issues early and remove obstacles before they slow things down. • Ensure execution stays tight, consistent, and on schedule. You will keep a clean, organized, constantly updated project pipeline. ⸻ 2. Operational Command • Build, refine, and enforce daily, weekly, and monthly systems. • Implement SOPs, checklists, workflows, and dashboards. • Ensure every task, commitment, and next step is logged and followed. • Manage logistics, follow-ups, and the details that keep everything aligned. • Spot inefficiency and fix it quickly. You run the machine behind the scenes. ⸻ 3. Personal Barrier & Communication Filter You will protect my time and attention by: • Serving as the gatekeeper for communication and requests. • Filtering, responding, and escalating only when necessary. • Managing challenging personalities gracefully and firmly. • Saying “no” on my behalf when needed. • Reducing noise, interruptions, and decision fatigue. • Ensuring I only see what’s essential. Your presence should make everything calmer, more predictable, and more controlled. ⸻ 4. People & Vendor Management • Hire, evaluate, and offboard contractors or service providers. • Hold people accountable to timelines, quality, and expectations. • Resolve conflicts and manage high-friction personalities with confidence. • Ensure everyone involved in a project stays aligned and informed. ⸻ 5. Scheduling & Execution Support • Fully manage my calendar, meetings, and daily structure. • Coordinate communication with partners, vendors, and contractors. • Prepare me with what I need before calls or tasks arise. • Handle communication on my behalf, using clear, concise writing. • Ensure follow-ups happen on time. ⸻ 6. Systems & Tools You don’t need to be an engineer — just resourceful, curious, and fast-learning. • Maintain and update dashboards, tracking systems, and workflows. • Work inside no-code tools (Airtable, Zapier, Google Drive, etc.). • Ensure data is accurate and projects are reflected correctly. • Troubleshoot problems and improve processes continually. ⸻ 7. Personal Operations • Help coordinate home projects, contractors, and service providers. • Manage personal appointments, documents, renewals, and follow-ups. • Ensure personal life logistics run as smoothly as business operations. ⸻ You’re a Fit If You: • Operate with extreme ownership — you don’t wait, you act. • Think several steps ahead and anticipate what’s coming. • Communicate clearly and confidently with all types of personalities. • Can stand firm, enforce boundaries, and handle pushback. • Can juggle multiple projects without dropping details. • Thrive in a fast-moving, high-performance environment. • Keep execution tight and eliminate drift. • Can hire, fire, and manage people professionally. • Are impossible to overwhelm and comfortable with responsibility. • Value clarity, structure, reliability, and logical decision-making. • Protect the time and energy of the person you support. This role demands a steady, calm, intelligent operator who enjoys making complexity simple. ⸻ Hours & Compensation • 1099 Contractor • Start part-time (15–25 hours/week) • Hours increase as trust and scope grow • Compensation is based on capability and availability • Potential path to a long-term Chief of Staff role ⸻ How to Apply Send a concise message that includes: 1. Why you believe you’re a strong fit for this role 2. Examples of complex situations or difficult personalities you’ve managed 3. Your approach to managing projects and enforcing deadlines 4. Your availability 5. Your preferred hourly rate