Job description
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote, PST or Overlapping PST Hours
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Competitive, Commensurate with Experience
Work Schedule: 40 Hours/Week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Location: Remote
Holidays Observed: U.S. Holidays
About Pearl Talent
Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.
Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for: Watch here
Why Work with Us?
We’re not just another recruiting firm—we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the long-term success of their team members. We also provide retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, as well as community-driven benefits like an annual retreat.
About the Client
The company is dedicated to increasing educational equity and empowering youth through community-driven programs. Founded in 2008 by three Oakland-native Black women, the company focuses on addressing barriers to academic success, such as chronic absenteeism, lack of mentorship, and limited access to mental health resources
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant who can bring order, precision, and polish to the executive’s day-to-day. You will be the right hand to the founder—responsible for managing calendars, communications, task tracking, and operational execution with excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves systems and structure, and communicates with clarity and tact.
Key Responsibilities
Calendar & Communications Management
- Own and maintain the executive’s calendar across multiple time zones
- Schedule and confirm meetings, appointments, and internal check-ins
- Draft, triage, and respond to emails with a consistent executive tone
Task & Project Management
- Track action items and key deliverables across teams
- Ensure accountability and timely follow-through on internal projects
- Maintain ClickUp or Asana boards to keep all stakeholders aligned
Document & File Organization
- Create and manage shared drive structures for seamless team access
- Organize folders, files, and digital materials for easy retrieval and clean documentation
Meeting Support
- Prepare agendas and materials ahead of meetings
- Take high-quality meeting notes and follow up on action items
Operational & Administrative Support
- Liaise with vendors and service providers as needed
- Handle travel coordination and itinerary management when required
- Refine SOPs, streamline workflows, and identify inefficiencies
Must-Haves
- 3–5 years as an Executive Assistant or in a high-level ops role
- Experience supporting C-level executives or founders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Executive presence with polished, professional tone
- High proficiency in Google Workspace, ClickUp or Asana, Slack, and digital calendar tools
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and urgency
Nice-to-Haves
- Background in consulting, business operations, or systems building
- Familiarity with fast-paced, remote-first teams
- Strong formatting and document creation skills
Why Join Us?
- Make an Impact – Help shape executive operations and company strategy
- Flexible Remote Work – Autonomy and structure in a remote-first environment
- Growth-Focused Culture – High expectations with high support and opportunity
- Competitive Pay – Aligned with experience, performance, and contribution
- Long-Term Potential – Be part of a team where your growth is a priority
Tools We Use
- Communication: Slack, Gmail, Zoom
- Scheduling: Google Calendar, Calendly
- Project Management: ClickUp, Asana
- Documentation: Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Notion
- Other Tools: DocuSign, Dropbox, Loom
