Executive Assistant

Button Commerce • New York, NY

6d • $110,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable, organized, and driven Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a fast-paced technology company. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who operates with urgency, communicates clearly, and consistently finds a way to get things done. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of grit, perseverance, and excellence across different phases of their career. We need someone who has positive energy, and a happy warrior mentality who loves to work through complex problems and get to the root and solution required for speed and positive outcomes.

This position is based out of Button’s NYC Hub and will include 3-5 days in office per week.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting a senior executive, ideally in tech, startup, or high-growth environments
• Proven ability to get things done in fast-paced, high-stakes settings
• Experience demonstrating grit, resilience, and strong performance across varied roles or industries
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and time management
• Strong written and verbal communicator; able to draft messages, follow-ups, and summaries independently
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Slack, and productivity apps
• Discreet, trustworthy, and reliable—able to handle sensitive personal and business matters with confidence
• Comfortable working across both personal and professional domains with equal focus and care

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize a high volume of communications (email, calendar, meetings) across internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare executive briefings, summaries, and timely follow-ups from investor and partner interactions
• Track and advance key projects by owning next steps and ensuring timely completion
• Coordinate business travel, conferences, and logistics for external engagements
• Assist with document organization, vendor management, and contract tracking
• Communicate on the CEO’s behalf with select partners and stakeholders when needed
• Handle sensitive business matters with discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Coordinate personal calendar, travel, and logistics, including family obligations and household needs
• Track bills, renewals, and recurring tasks across domains
• Work with legal, tax, and finance professionals to maintain up-to-date personal records
• Maintain a clear, proactive system for managing tasks and obligations on the CEO’s behalf
• Handle personal and family matters with discretion, care, and high integrity

Benefits

• Button’s total compensation package includes a base salary competitive with what is offered by similar companies in major US markets.
• In addition, Button provides employees with a 401(k) plan and automatically contributes 3% of an employee’s salary annually.
• Buttonians enjoy unlimited time off (including birthdays off) and periodic company-wide breaks which allow the entire company to take a breath and recharge, as well as an employee assistance program.
• For many of the health, vision, and dental insurance plans offered by Button, the company covers 100% of the premiums for employees and 75% for dependents.
• Button offers all employees and their dependents complimentary memberships to One Medical as well as a monthly stipend for mobile phone/internet and an annual lifestyle stipend.
• Button also offers employees in select markets “All Access” memberships to WeWork as well as regular “coworking days” and social events.
• Most of all, Button offers our employees the opportunity to live our company values–Learn and Grow, Experiment, Adapt, & Deliver–and to be a part of an incredible team of humans working together to build a better internet, fueled by commerce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed