Executive Assistant to the Founder & CEO 

Seeking an Executive Assistant to help support Founder & CEO. This is a remote, part-time, and contract-based position. Applicants should anticipate around 20 hours per week with the opportunity for growth. Ideally, the applicant is someone who has experience in digital marketing/communications/content, is looking to grow alongside a growing company, and is willing to hit the ground running. They can expect to support and manage projects, such as:

  • Provide scheduling support/calendar management for meetings, appointments, travel, etc.

  • Act as point of contact between CEO and subcontractors

  • Use business and project management software to manage projects and correspond

  • Maintain files and records

  • Manage/onboard subcontractors, invoices, and payments

  • Research, write, and review content (social, blogs, emails, websites)

  • Manage social media channels including scheduling, activity, and responses

  • Make website and blog updates

  • Create and draft newsletters 

The most important skills for this position are:

  • Marketing and communication skills - you’re an exceptional writer, have knowledge of the digital marketing and communications field, and are familiar with popular marketing/project management software, such as: Social Media, Trello, Hootsuite, Linktree, Engage, Meltwater, and/or HubSpot

  • Project management skills – you’re productive, efficient, and know how to set priorities; you understand/appreciate how you can implement/optimize processes to streamline efficiencies

  • Organizational and decision-making skills – you’re organized, detail oriented, and know how to get things done; you find mistakes other people miss

The most important attributes for this position are: 

  • Trustworthy – You possess integrity, trustworthiness, reliability, and commitment

  • Motivated – you’re a self-starter with a “can do” attitude; you’re a quick study, able to teach yourself new skills, and can manage your own time

  • Punctual – you’re on time, provide timely responses, and consistently meet deadlines

  • Eager – you’re eager to learn and eager to work

Bonus points for:

  • Experience with: Social Media, Trello, Hootsuite, Linktree, Engage, Meltwater, and/or HubSpot

  • Graphic-design skills

Benefits of this position are:

  • Growth opportunities

  • Work from home/anywhere

  • Flexible schedule

  • Hours per week: ~10-20, opportunity for more

  • Schedule: weekdays

 

To apply, please email natalie@watsonworks.org with your resume (please include any marketing software/programs with which you have experience), rates, and availability.