Executive Personal Assistant

Location: Washington, D.C.

Website Savage Search Associates

Executive & Personal Assistant to CEO | Remote- Washington, DC- Must live in Washington, DC or surrounding area!

Northern District of Columbia: Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Columbia Heights | Nearby VA & MD cities with rail access also welcome

Northern District of Columbia: Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Columbia Heights | Nearby VA & MD cities with rail access also welcome

Full-Time | $115,000–$125,000 | Remote Work | Mission-Driven Tech Startup

An innovative, fast-growing tech startup is seeking a polished and proactive Executive & Personal Assistant to support its dynamic and ission-focused Co-Founder & CEO. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-energy environments, loves solving problems before they happen, and is energized by being the calm in the center of the storm.

About the Company

Backed by a leading digital health investment firm, our client is a purpose-driven technology company breaking down communication barriers across healthcare, education, government services, and more. With a platform that connects users to live, qualified support, they are transforming access in critical moments—24/7 and globally.

With a growing team of 70+ employees (onshore and offshore), the company is at a pivotal point of scale, and the CEO needs a trusted right hand to help navigate the day-to-day demands of leadership, travel, and strategic execution.

About the Role

This high-impact hybrid role supports both business and personal aspects of the CEO’s schedule and responsibilities. You’ll manage calendars, coordinate complex travel, prepare presentation materials, and help with everything from board meetings to vendor management at home. No two days will be the same, and success in this position requires foresight, professionalism, and positive energy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a fast-paced, dynamic calendar with frequent scheduling changes
  • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements
  • Assist with presentations (Google Slides, PowerPoint), research, and board meeting prep
  • Track and follow up on key initiatives, deadlines, and communications
  • Draft email responses and manage inbound communication
  • Oversee personal and household projects including appointments, vendors, event planning, and online purchases
  • Maintain discretion while handling confidential and sensitive information
  • Operate with a high level of autonomy while staying deeply collaborative

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years supporting a C-level executive or equivalent experience
  • Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, PowerPoint, Excel/Google Sheets (basic formulas, sorting, organizing data)
  • Tech savvy; experience with platforms like Slack, Zoom, project management tools
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume communication environments
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to manage up
  • Solution-oriented mindset and emotional resilience
  • Comfortable balancing business and personal support duties with grace

Preferred Location:

Washington, DC metro area preferred for occasional in-person support. Also open to candidates in nearby commutable cities in Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Falls Church, etc.) and Maryland (Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, etc.) with rail access.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Operates with maturity, poise, and confidence under pressure
  • Can intuit needs before they’re voiced—proactive and detail-obsessed
  • Works well with highly driven, values-led leadership
  • Is energized by mission, momentum, and meaningful work
  • Embraces a “no task too small” mindset with pride and ownership

What’s Offered:

  • $115,000–$125,000 annual salary plus discretionary bonus
  • Remote work environment with occasional meetings onsite at home office in Washington DC
  • Work alongside a passionate executive and a high-performing, values-centered team
  • Opportunity for growth and to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly scaling, socially impactful organization
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