๐Ÿ’ก Opportunity Summary

  • Act as a liaison between the Managing Partner and portfolio companies, facilitating smooth communication and scheduling.
  • 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally in venture capital, private equity, technology, or a similarly fast-paced environment.
  • A collaborative team player excited to work in a small, entrepreneurial environment.


Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

  • Manage the Managing Partnerโ€™s complex calendar, scheduling meetings with portfolio companies, LPs, and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate detailed travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries.
  • Track key deliverables and deadlines, ensuring the Managing Partner remains organized and focused on priorities.
  • Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, and reports.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows and solve problems before they arise.

Operational Support

  • Work with the Chief of Staff to maintain the fundโ€™s knowledge base (e.g., Google Drive or Notion), ensuring all documents are current and accessible.
  • Support portfolio company onboarding by managing checklists, templates, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to document and streamline operational processes.
  • Track action items and project progress from internal and external meetings to ensure follow-through.

Administrative Tasks

  • Manage expense reporting and reimbursements for the Managing Partner with accuracy.
  • Screen and prioritize incoming communications, responding or delegating as appropriate.
  • Manage and optimize task management systems to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Anticipate administrative needs and proactively address issues before they arise.

Portfolio Support

  • Assist with creating high-quality communications, including newsletters and updates
  • Coordinate and execute events, ensuring flawless execution (booking restaurants, preparing materials, coordinating logistics with excellence)
  • Act as a liaison between the Managing Partner and portfolio companies, facilitating smooth communication and scheduling
  • Suggest improvements to enhance communication opportunistically

What Success Looks Like

  • Operational Excellence: Seamlessly managed schedules, workflows, and administrative tasks that enhance the Managing Partnerโ€™s efficiency.
  • Proactive Support: Anticipated needs and implemented solutions before challenges arose, maintaining a calm and efficient workflow.
  • High-Quality Deliverables: Well-organized communications, events, and reports that meet the highest standards of professionalism and attention to detail.
  • Strong Relationships: Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders, including LPs, portfolio companies, and team members.

Experience
Key Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally in venture capital, private equity, technology, or a similarly fast-paced environment.
  • Proven experience managing complex executive schedules and supporting high-level leadership independently.

Skills

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Native or near-native proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Ability to write professionally and persuasively.
  • Demonstrated history of handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
  • Able to identify gaps, propose solutions, and execute improvements autonomously.
  • Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize in high-pressure environments.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Airtable, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Experience with event planning and logistics coordination.

Preferred Attributes

  • Proactive, resourceful, and capable of anticipating needs and solving problems independently and self-sufficiently.
  • Self-starter who thrives in environments with minimal oversight and takes initiative without hand-holding.
  • A creative thinker who understands the big picture and can contribute beyond task execution.
  • Calm under pressure with a positive, โ€œcan-doโ€ attitude.
  • A collaborative team player excited to work in a small, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Curious, growth-oriented, and hungry to take on increasing responsibilities over time.

Method of Application


Interested and qualified? Go to Project Growth on jobs.ashbyhq.com to apply

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