Hawthorne Lane · 6 days ago
Executive Assistant to Founder
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expHawthorne Lane is an early-stage finance firm seeking an Executive Assistant to support its Founder during a pivotal period of growth. The role involves managing calendars, travel, correspondence, and meetings while establishing systems for efficiency and effectiveness in supporting the Founder and the firm's evolution.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Manage highly dynamic calendars and complex domestic and international travel across clients, board members, portfolio leaders, and internal stakeholders
Act as a trusted gatekeeper, thoughtfully prioritizing requests and protecting time with sound judgment and clear communication
Manage and triage a high-volume inbox; draft correspondence and respond on the executive’s behalf with polish, discretion, and executive presence
Coordinate meetings and firm events, ensuring thoughtful preparation, logistics, and follow-through
Anticipate needs and proactively build systems that support focus, efficiency, and long-term scale
Provide light personal support that enables the Founder to operate effectively, such as coordinating family logistics, travel planning, reservations, and time-sensitive personal requests
Support additional team members as needed, maintaining a flexible, team-oriented mindset
Assist with special projects, research, and operational initiatives as the firm grows and matures
Qualification
Required
Around five years of experience supporting a senior leader or C-level executive in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment
Manage complex schedules and high-volume correspondence with precision and poise
Handle sensitive information and make thoughtful, confident decisions without prompting
Stay calm under pressure, pivot gracefully, and anticipate needs before they arise
Leverage modern tools to streamline workflows and stay ahead of evolving priorities
See executive support as a craft and career, eager to grow alongside a founder and a scaling firm
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits
401(k)
Generous PTO
Company
Hawthorne Lane
Hawthorne Lane is a recruiting firm that offers business development and human resources services for the financial and real estate sectors.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Andrea Solomon
Co-Founder
Karen Mills
Co-Founder
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