Executive Assistant to the CEO

Shhhowercap, New York City

Work at Shhhowercap

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

SHHHOWERCAP’S CEO and Inventor, Jacquelyn De Jesu, is seeking a professional, resourceful, and exceptionally organized Executive Assistant to serve as her dedicated right hand and gatekeeper. This role’s key focus is streamlining and optimizing the CEO’s workload and schedule, facilitating scopes and contracts, planning travel, handling Admin tasks w/ HR and new hire onboarding, and doing whatever it takes to make the day-to-day and upcoming week most efficient.

This person will also be responsible for assisting with project management to support Jackie and the team across; a wide variety of business initiatives.

This person should have experience in a similar function at an established organization. The right candidate has a great attitude, incredible problem-solving skills, unstoppable drive, professionalism, organization (both digital and filing papers) and natural time management and prioritization skills for days. SHHHOWERCAP is a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment where people come first. By joining the company during this high-growth stage, there are tremendous opportunities for personal and professional development. If you thrive on organization, are eager to learn, and want to join an exciting disruptive start-up working with an incredible team - then we want to hear from you! Play an integral role as the pillar of support that we are looking for while our founder and this company continue to soar.

Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support CEO by staying updated on all daily priorities and tasks, ensuring a seamless day to day schedule.
Assisting with longer-lead company projects and hiring/onboarding new team members
Support the culture by organizing and leading meetings/company outings, internal activities and office celebrations
Oversee team processes by providing meeting minutes, regularly checking-in with department leads, and including leadership as needed
Managing the operation of SHHHOWERCAP'S Showroom/HQ
Welcome visitors, vendors, and clients to the office (when we're back)
Coordinate with outside vendors to book appointments and maintain regular communication
Proactively manage calendars, anticipate and resolve any scheduling conflicts or overlaps
Handle confidential documents with discretion; facilitating and manage the distribution of NDAs to outside business partners and potential collaborators
Conduct research projects across a variety of topics; as assigned
Assist on ad hoc tasks as needed

About you:

At least 1 full year of EA experience directly supporting a C-level executive (startup/beauty/fashion experience preferred)
Flexible, positive, dedicated: both to Jackie as a person and the brand as a whole
Detail oriented; from data to typos and calendar details
Physical organization; paperwork, organizational systems, messy things bother you and Marie Kondo is an idol
Thrives in a fast paced environment (personal time management, task follow up, and organization)
Has a curiosity and eager to continually optimize yourself and the world around you
Exceptional communication skills, knowing when and where to tailor based on context of recipient
Available nights and weekends only as needed; 24/7 on call via text and email to support the needs of the growing organization
Bachelor’s degree preferred; but not required.
Background or interest in e-commerce, fashion, beauty and/or design preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Google applications
Expert in Excel / Google Sheets, specifically
A 'can do' attitude; always starting from a place of 'I can' versus 'I can't'
Strong problem-solving skills across any and all categories
Data analysis and entry
Driven and autonomous with the ability to work independently
Positive and personable attitude, eager and excited to learn, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done!

If you're a passionate hustler who wants to join a fast-growing company and make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.

About Shhhowercap

We are SHHHOWERCAP.

We believe that you should never feel less than 100%. That beauty products should only help you feel beautiful. And you should never keep anything around (a person, place or product) that makes you feel anything less than your best self.

We reinvented the shower cap because it needed reinventing. SHHHOWERCAP has a turban inspired silhouette and fashion forward textile designs. Plus, it works better than anything on the market. Tried, tested, and patent pending.