Assistant

Vantage Point•Los Angeles Area, CA

17h•Remote

About The Position

Vantage Point is hiring an Assistant to report to and support the CEO. The company provides virtual reality experiences for soft-skills training on topics including anti-racism, sexual harassment, and diversity and inclusion. The Assistant will gain exposure to how the CEO runs and scales the business and will support work across the company. The role is remote, with occasional in-person attendance requested for meetings, tasks, projects, conferences, or other events in Los Angeles and surrounding areas within a 20-mile radius. The position combines executive assistance, project and task management, cross-functional coordination, and special projects in marketing, operations, business, and HR. The Assistant will manage the CEO’s calendar, maintain stakeholder relationships, help initiatives progress, support employees with company systems and software, and assist with marketing, meeting preparation, onboarding, websites, and social media. Compensation is $15–$20 per hour for 15–20 hours per week.

Requirements

Two to three years of relevant experience; academic experience or relevant coursework counts.
Experience across functions such as finance, business, and marketing.
Demonstrated leadership and ownership of projects with real-life consequences.
Be on track for a relevant degree in business, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, or a related field.
Strong self-awareness and ability to communicate.
Attention to detail.
Excellent relationship-building, communication, and email skills.
Ability to get things done and a track record of execution.
Strong critical thinking, problem analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to pivot and try new things.
Strong organizational skills and strategic planning and thinking.
Creative thinking.
Ability to multitask and work effectively amid changing priorities and time constraints, and support a team in doing so.
Self-starter attitude, coachability, and willingness to learn and improve personally and professionally.
Entrepreneurial attitude and ownership.
Ability to collaborate by asking, listening, and following up.

Responsibilities

Own the CEO’s calendar and make scheduling tradeoffs to optimize time and outcomes.
Manage and establish relationships with core stakeholders, proactively maintaining connections.
Act as a first line of support to the CEO.
Own multiple initiatives that tangibly contribute to the business.
Draft paperwork for the CEO’s review.
Work across teams to check initiative status and help move projects forward.
Help employees get set up on platforms, systems, and software, and troubleshoot issues.
Pre-screen marketing, press, and conference opportunities.
Prepare and draft meeting agendas.
Research meeting attendees and draft preparation synopses.
Review marketing and sales presentations for the CEO.
Assist with onboarding employees onto systems and familiarizing them with the company.
Support the CEO in maintaining websites and social media platforms.