Executive Assistant to the CEO
Are you interested in working side-by-side with the CEO of one of Chicago’s hottest tech startups? Are you the type of person who’s passionate about helping others succeed and being the rock that keeps the wheels moving? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment where you never know what your next challenge will be? Well, SpotHero is looking for an Executive Assistant to our CEO who will be the essential and trusted partner to him and our executive leadership as we continue to grow our team!
We’re looking for a fearless superstar who can handle anything thrown at them without batting an eye, and who is constantly finding creative solutions when others deem a task impossible. You should be able to knock tasks off a list at the speed of light, and engage with people ranging from new hires to senior leadership and investors with utmost class and confidence. You could teach a master class on organization and attention to detail, and your ability to anticipate needs borders on supernatural.
Who we are: SpotHero is a rapidly growing tech company that’s making life easier for the daily driver. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app or website to reserve discounted parking on-the-go or in advance.
What will you do?
- Lead and manage complex travel. Our CEO might have a meeting in Chicago and then need to hop on a red eye cross-country at a moment’s notice
- Meticulously manage multiple calendars. Meetings in different time-zones? No problem!
- Execute a variety of personal and professional projects speedily. Picking up food, planning events, and running to the post office all in one hour has never looked easier.
- Handle confidential material with the utmost professionalism. Your lips are sealed.
- When asked “What does your daily planner look like?”, please answer with “SpotHero”.
- Stepping in with office duties when needed. Is our office manager out for the day? Not a problem, you’ll keep the office running like a well oiled machine!
- Anticipate CEO’s needs and plan accordingly. Did a meeting run into lunch? That’s okay, you already ordered the food.
You are:
- A self-starter. Not sure how to do something? You figure it out!
- Detail oriented. You are exceptionally organized and have incredible time management skills - you never let anything slip through the cracks!
- Energetic! You have a positive attitude and are always eager to help out with the next project.
- Reliable. People will be counting on you to make things happen.
- Constantly raising the bar. You exceed expectations at all times, and people often ask “how do you do it?”
Pre-Requisites:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2-5 years experience in an Executive Assistant and/or Personal Assistant position
- Outstanding attention to detail with the knowledge and tools to execute flawless work
- Superior written and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to the constantly changing needs of a busy CEO and senior team
What we are offering:
- Career game changer – A truly unique experience to work for a fast growing startup in a role with unlimited potential for growth.
- Excellent benefits – We cover 90% of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental & Vision Premiums, and offer company sponsored Life Insurance.
- Flexible PTO policy and great work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.
- Fun perks like snacks, catered lunches, happy hours, wellness programs, and SpotHero swag.
- Annual parking stipend (duh – we're a parking company!).
- The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual, yet highly productive atmosphere.
- A workplace recognized as the Startup of the Year by Built in Chicago and one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work for Women Under 35 by Crain’s Chicago Business.