Executive Assistant to Founder and Entrepreneur

Burnett Specialists

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    Welcome visitors, prepare meeting spaces, receive packages and mail, coordinate meals and occasional errands, and troubleshoot day-to-day needs. Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel, including private and commercial travel, itineraries, changes, and post-trip follow-up.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Description


    We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and tech-forward Executive & Personal Assistant to support a high-profile entrepreneur.

    This is a fast-paced, hands-on role for someone who can manage a complex calendar, keep track of moving pieces, anticipate needs, and confidently interact with everyone from executives and business leaders to athletes, families, and other members of the community.

    Responsibilities: 

    • Own and manage a complex executive calendar across multiple platforms, including Apple, Google, and Outlook calendars
    • Coordinate meetings, appointments, travel, and shifting priorities while preventing conflicts and building in realistic buffers
    • Prepare daily schedules and ensure the executive has the information needed to stay ahead of the day
    • Manage agreed inboxes, draft routine communications, track contacts, and follow up on outstanding items
    • Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel, including private and commercial travel, itineraries, changes, and post-trip follow-up
    • Listen closely to verbal direction and turn conversations and ideas into clear tasks, priorities, and next steps
    • Keep the executive updated on progress without needing to be chased
    • Provide a steady in-office presence and help keep the office running smoothly
    • Welcome visitors, prepare meeting spaces, receive packages and mail, coordinate meals and occasional errands, and troubleshoot day-to-day needs
    • Handle agreed personal appointments and life-admin tasks with complete discretion
    • Coordinate closely with the Operations Manager and other team members to ensure information and follow-up do not fall through the cracks
    • Use technology, AI tools, and automation to improve organization, communication, scheduling, and day-to-day efficiency
    • Assist with presentations, documents, and other materials as needed

    Requirements:

    • 2–5+ years of experience supporting a busy executive, founder, entrepreneur, public figure, or similarly fast-paced individual
    • Strong calendar management experience with the ability to prioritize competing demands
    • Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
    • Someone who naturally anticipates needs and stays one step ahead
    • Comfortable taking verbal direction and turning it into action
    • Strong communication skills and sound judgment
    • Professional, warm, confident, and comfortable interacting with a wide range of personalities
    • Able to remain calm and composed under pressure and not take things personally
    • Highly discreet and trustworthy with confidential and personal information
    • Tech-forward and comfortable learning new systems and tools
    • Experience using AI tools and/or automation is highly preferred
    • Experience with Canva is a plus
    • ClickUp or similar task/workflow management experience is a plus
    • Genuine interest in women's sports, leadership, entrepreneurship, and/or women's empowerment is a plus
    • Must be comfortable working 100% in office

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