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Executive Assistant

New York City, NY

Posted: 06/09/2026 Industry: Operations Job Number: 3614247 Pay Rate: 90000/year - 110000/year

Job Description


Executive Assistant

New York City, NY • Full-time • On-site (5 days/week)

About the Opportunity

A rapidly growing technology company is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO and leadership team. This is a high-visibility role that offers significant exposure to company operations, strategic initiatives, and executive decision-making.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs before they arise, and enjoys building structure and processes in a growing organization.

What You’ll Do
  1. Manage Executive Operations
  • Own complex calendar management and scheduling
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
  • Manage expenses, reimbursements, and administrative workflows
  • Support executive communications and inbox management
  1. Drive Organizational Efficiency
  • Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve issues
  • Create and improve systems, processes, and documentation
  • Coordinate meetings, events, and cross-functional initiatives
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
  1. Partner with Leadership
  • Build strong relationships across the organization
  • Support special projects and operational initiatives
  • Help keep leadership aligned on priorities and follow-through

What We’re Looking For
  • 2+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Operations, or similar high-ownership role
  • Experience supporting senior executives or founders is strongly preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and shifting priorities
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, and modern productivity tools
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

What Makes You Successful in This Role
  • You communicate clearly and concisely
  • You move quickly while maintaining accuracy
  • You enjoy solving problems before they become urgent
  • You are comfortable working independently and taking ownership
  • You’re energized by a startup-like environment where priorities can evolve rapidly

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity participation opportunity
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Wellness stipend
  • Daily meal benefits

Growth Potential

This role offers substantial visibility into how a high-growth company operates and scales. Successful candidates will have opportunities to take on increasing responsibility across executive operations, business operations, and strategic projects over time.

Who is Rainier Recruiting? 

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.

Meet Your Recruiter

Joely Downing
Senior Recruiter

Joely spent most of her career in the hotel business and started recruiting in the Hospitality field before coming to Rainier Recruiting.  Outside of work, Joely enjoys time with family and friends and traveling. Confident she can find the best candidates from anywhere, she is hoping to move her desk permanently to Mexico sooner than later.    

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