Hiring: Executive Assistant Company: Sesame Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:55:43 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Slack About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, and senior leadership teams, particularly in high-growth startup environments. Required Skills: •Highly Autonomous: Able to navigate complex, ambiguous situations with minimal direction or hand-holding. •Proactive & Agile: Stays steps ahead of the executives and the team; pivots seamlessly when priorities shift to ensure everyone remains aligned and on track. •Strong Academic/Intellectual Foundation: Highly educated, with critical-thinking skills to process information quickly and strategically. •Adaptive Communicator: Highly adaptable to varying situational dynamics, diverse working styles, and cross-functional backgrounds. •Strategic Relationship Builder: Focuses on cultivating deep, meaningful relationships across the organization rather than just managing transactional interactions. •Calendar & Scheduling: Manage the CEO’s complex calendar, coordinate meetings, prioritize appointments, and optimize time efficiency. •Meeting Preparation & Operational Foresight: Organize materials, draft agendas, and ensure all necessary information is readily available. Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively implement solutions before they impact leadership. •Executive Partnership: Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, helping maximize efficiency, productivity, and organizational effectiveness. Qualifications: •Demonstrated success in providing strategic executive support beyond traditional calendar management. •Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and independently solve problems. •Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through. •Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport across teams and with external partners. •Comfortable operating with ambiguity and adapting quickly in a dynamic environment. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. •Expert user of Google Workspace, Slack, and modern business productivity tools. •A highly educated background preferred, with a focus on supporting startups. •Sesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome all qualified applicants, embracing diversity in race, gender, identity, orientation, ability, and more. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact careers@sesame.com for assistance. Compensation: •$160,000 - $190,000 / year •100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!