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Rise8 · 21 hours ago

Executive Assistant to CEO

Tampa, Fl

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

Rise8 is transforming the United States Government with a focus on employee experience and operational excellence. The Executive Assistant to the CEO will serve as a trusted partner, managing priorities and operational details to support strategic initiatives and enhance the CEO's effectiveness.

Software

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Anticipate needs before they are expressed

Prepare context, materials, and decisions in advance

Track all open loops and follow-ups without reminders

Act independently within clear intent (escalate only when truly required)

Treat the CEO’s calendar as a strategic asset

Aggressively prioritize, decline, and reschedule meetings

Build intentional buffers and protect deep work

Say “no” on the CEO’s behalf without hesitation

Design days, weeks, and travel for effectiveness and sustainability

Manage inbox, messages, and requests with precision

Summarize complex threads into concise, decision-ready briefs

Provide full situational awareness without irrelevant detail

Draft communications on behalf of the CEO as needed

Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times

Handle all administrative work with pride and precision

Manage logistics, scheduling, travel, expenses, and preparation

Maintain flawless attention to detail

Execute without ego or complaint

Be direct, concise, and unfiltered with the CEO

Be diplomatic, polished, and emotionally intelligent with the leadership team and external stakeholders

Navigate high-expectation, high-status environments with confidence and calm

Represent the CEO with taste, discretion, and professionalism

Qualification

Executive Assistant experienceGoogle Workspace knowledgeOrganization skillsTime management skillsHigh EQHigh IQVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsDiscretionSelf-directedLow-maintenanceConfidentialityNegotiation skillsCalm under pressure

Required

Significant experience as an EA to the CEO in a high-growth (~50% YoY) company at least ~$50M revenue

Experience operating in complex, high-expectation environments

Experience working with high-end talent and brand

Demonstrated ability to operate at speed without dropping details

High IQ and high EQ

Excellent Google Workspace knowledge

Outstanding organization and time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Discretion and confidentiality

Must enjoy travel, events, and socializing with diverse people

In-person, full-time with CEO in Tampa, FL

Able to travel up to 20%

Able to go to after hours networking events

Able to pass a background check

Calm under pressure

Self-directed and low-maintenance

Comfortable making decisions within clear boundaries

Energized by support, not resentful of it

Preferred

Experience as an EA to the CEO at a professional services or tech company

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or related field

Benefits

Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce

Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.

Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay.

Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement.

Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $3,500 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.

Home Office and Merch: We offer $750 per year for home office technology and equipment as well as $100 per year for Rise8 merch from our Swag Store.

Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 100% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year.

Rise8 is part of the Life Time Corporate Partner program. In lieu of your $500 annual wellness benefit, you can instead get a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership ($900 annual benefit).

Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro