Executive Assistant / Strategic Right Hand to Founder (NY)

About the role

This is a high‑impact Executive Assistant position supporting a globally recognized founder who leads a climate, AI and regenerative agriculture platform. The role blends strategic partnership, operational coordination, and international travel management, offering exposure to investors, scientists, governments and media worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support to the founder during global travel, conferences and high‑profile events (e.g., Climate Weeks, Davos‑level gatherings).
• Coordinate operations across multiple entities, ventures, and international partnerships.
• Prepare briefings, manage follow‑through on executive decisions, and track complex moving pieces.
• Arrange travel logistics, oversee on‑site meetings, and manage conference participation across the USA, Europe, UK, Africa and Asia.
• Facilitate communications, relationship management, and scheduling with investors, scientists, operators and external partners.
• Support fundraising, investor relations and strategic outreach initiatives.

Required profile

• Extensive EA experience supporting founders, CEOs, investors or venture builders operating across multiple entities and high‑level relationships.
• Deep understanding of founder psychology and exceptional judgment.
• Strong discretion, emotional intelligence and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
• Highly organized, proactive and able to anticipate needs before they arise.

Required skills