Executive Assistant
- Remote (Latin America-based)
- Compensation: $1,500–$2,000 USD/month
- Full-time, Contractor, with ~6 hours overlap with Pacific Time preferred
- Tech Stack: AI tools, Zapier, Notion
At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
About the Company:
Our client runs a growing solo consultancy supporting startup clients. They help founders and companies execute outreach, client communications, and go-to-market work. With a lean and fast-moving operating style, they are focused on scaling client impact through strong systems, high-quality execution, and reliable support.
About the Role:
We’re looking for an Executive Assistant who is highly organized, strong in written communication, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup-style environment. You’ll support a founder directly by managing schedules, tracking priorities, drafting communications, and helping keep multiple client workstreams organized. This role requires someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and able to exercise strong judgment in ambiguous situations.
You Will:
- Manage calendar and scheduling across multiple client priorities
- Draft emails, LinkedIn DMs, and client-facing written communication on behalf of the founder
- Track commitments, deadlines, milestones, and follow-ups across different clients
- Help organize weekly priorities and flag urgent or high-impact items proactively
- Conduct company and business research to support client-related work
- Learn internal workflows and use transcripts, AI tools, and systems to improve execution
- Support outreach-related and administrative tasks tied to ongoing client work
About You:
Your Background:
- 2+ years of experience in executive support, operations, marketing, or startup support roles
- Strong written English skills, with the ability to produce polished emails and messages
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple moving priorities
- Experience working in startup environments, small companies, or dynamic business settings
- Comfortable using modern tools and learning new systems quickly
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with limited structure
- Good judgment and strong attention to detail
- Comfortable supporting repetitive but important execution work with consistency
Nice to Have:
- Background in marketing, startup operations, sales operations, or generalist business support
- Experience supporting founders, consultants, or client service professionals
- Familiarity with Zapier, Notion, and AI tools
- Experience balancing administrative support with marketing-adjacent responsibilities
- Non-traditional EA background with startup operator experience
Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation: $1,500–$2,000 USD/month
- Benefits: Full-time remote role, contractor arrangement, ~10–15 days PTO recommended, choice of local or U.S. holidays, laptop support can be arranged later if needed
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