Executive Assistant to the CEO at Book of the Month in New York, NY

We are seeking an Executive Assistant for our CEO in a high-visibility, dynamic role that transcends the typical administrative function. This is an opportunity for an early career candidate to quickly learn the inner workings of a company at the intersection of e-commerce and entertainment. You will provide essential administrative support to the CEO, primarily by managing his calendar, coordinating meetings and travel, and contributing to the execution of a variety of important projects. Our ideal candidate possesses an exceptionally strong work ethic, is eager to learn through an apprenticeship-style model, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.   What you will do… • Work closely with the CEO to coordinate and manage his calendar and travel in a high quality manner, interfacing with the internal team, external parties, and vendors. • Develop, format, and proofread a variety of materials, including agendas, memos, project plans, presentations, and documents for special projects.  • Build and maintain various trackers, reports, databases, and other administrative items. • Over time, learn to prioritize meetings, scope length, vet agendas and make sure appropriate information is provided ahead of time.     • Build strong relationships with the company’s leadership team through consistent follow through and urgency. • Respond to requests with urgency, which may occur outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.   • Be in the office 5 days a week so that you can interface frequently with the team to solve problems and make things run smoother and faster.    About you… • A desire and interest in gaining business experience by supporting an entrepreneurial CEO. • Strong attention to detail and follow-through; ability to perform tasks with  accuracy and efficiency. • Ability to learn new skills and processes quickly. • Strong problem solving skills with the ability to keep trying when things get hard. • Excellent communication skills and an ability to positively represent the company brand to external parties. • Demonstrates the ability to build relationships with maturity, professionalism, directness and a sense of humor. Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000