Handled. By Hayden & Co. · 13 hours ago
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (in-office, NYC)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expHandled. By Hayden & Co. is a fast-growing, mission-driven startup seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its CEO. This role focuses on managing priorities, streamlining decision-making, and overseeing day-to-day office operations to ensure the business moves forward effectively.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize the CEO’s calendar with a strategic lens, ensuring time is allocated to the highest priorities and meetings are well-prepared and purposeful
Act as a trusted gatekeeper and thought partner, using judgment to determine what requires the CEO’s attention versus what can be handled independently
Coordinate domestic and international travel, manage correspondence and inbox flow, prepare briefing materials, and handle last-minute changes with precision
Own day-to-day NYC office operations, including vendor coordination, supplies, team lunches, and maintaining a welcoming, functional workspace
Support internal culture and connection by helping plan team gatherings, off-sites, and moments of celebration that reinforce shared values
Qualification
Required
5+ years supporting a CEO or senior executive in a high-growth, high-expectation environment (startup, scale-up, founder-led company, or professional services)
Strong ability to manage competing priorities with composure, balancing strategic awareness with hands-on execution
Highly organized with a sharp eye for detail; able to track multiple workstreams without things slipping
Naturally proactive and anticipatory, identifying issues before they escalate and removing friction without being asked
High emotional intelligence and sound judgment; trusted with sensitive information and complex interpersonal dynamics
Clear, confident communicator in both written and verbal contexts
Based in NYC and comfortable working in the office 5 days per week
Benefits
Benefits
Equity
Company
Handled. By Hayden & Co.
Time is a founder’s most limited resource, and your ability to scale depends on how you spend it. At Handled.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Hayden Orme
Founder & CEO Strategist
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