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Overview We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support leadership with email management and light project coordination. This role is critical to keeping communication clean, priorities clear, and projects moving forward. You’ll be managing inboxes, flagging priorities, organizing follow-ups, and supporting ongoing projects. This role requires strong judgment, excellent written communication, and the ability to work independently without constant direction. Put white at the beginning of your proposal. Key Responsibilities Email Management -Manage and organize executive inboxes -Prioritize emails, flag urgent items, and draft or send responses when appropriate -Track follow-ups, deadlines, and action items -Maintain inbox organization using labels, folders, or rules Project & Admin Support -Assist with tracking ongoing projects and deliverables -Coordinate tasks, reminders, and follow-ups across internal teams -Help prepare summaries, notes, or simple documentation -Support scheduling, coordination, and general administrative needs Required Skills & Experience -Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant -Strong written English and professional communication skills -High attention to detail and strong organizational skills -Ability to manage multiple priorities without dropping tasks Comfortable working with email, calendars, and task management tools Preferred Experience -Experience supporting founders, executives, or leadership teams -Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, Asana, ClickUp, or similar -Ability to proactively identify issues and suggest improvements Ideal Candidate -Highly organized and dependable -Proactive, anticipates needs, and follows through -Comfortable handling sensitive or confidential information -Clear communicator who asks questions when needed and executes independently Engagement Details -Contract role with ongoing work for the right fit -Fully remote -Consistent availability and responsiveness expected To Apply, please include: -A brief overview of your experience as an Executive Assistant -Examples of email or admin support you’ve provided -Tools you are most comfortable using -Your availability and preferred working hours Candidates who demonstrate strong organization, communication, and ownership will be prioritized.