Executive Assistant

The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.

Our team is in need of a rockstar executive assistant with a desire to be part of a growing organization. The candidate we are looking for is a person with incredible communication skills, organization skills, attention to detail, and a drive to create. This role will be an integral part of the Sit Back Host team and, as an early hire, will be a huge part of Sit Back Host's success.

• Master the CEO’s calendar and time, coordinate and prioritize competing commitments
• Maintain routine correspondence and follow up on open issues on behalf of the CEO
• Anticipate the needs of the CEO and rest of the team and proactively act accordingly
• Keep an extremely high level of privacy and confidentiality
• Assist with hiring
• Provide assistance to other team members and departments
• Prepare and maintain internal financial reports
• Excited to help develop our young culture

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Suite
• Proficiency in Adobe Pro Suite
• Start-up experience a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak frankly, push back when needed, and not be afraid to make mistakes