Arcturus

Founding Executive and Operations Lead

Los Angeles (Hybrid) · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$90kDetected 61 days ago

Project ManagementJiraConfluenceLogisticsRecruitingOnboardingResearchCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

Track action items, priorities, and deadlines for the CEO, and proactively help keep important work moving
Utilize that system to track priorities, timelines, owners, and progress across the company
Jump into special projects that help move the company forward, whether that means research, planning, coordination, or execution

Own the CEO's calendar, including scheduling, rescheduling, prioritization, and time protection across internal, investor, hiring, and external meetings
Draft, edit, and help manage CEO email communications and follow-ups
Support broader operational responsibilities as needed, including logistics, supplies, vendor coordination, basic finance admin, legal coordination, and office needs
Hiring and team support (10%)
Support new hire onboarding logistics, including equipment, accounts, and welcome details
Assist with basic people operations and administrative support as the team grows
Communications and brand support (10%)
Help draft and manage social media content for both the CEO and the company
Support company communications around milestones, events, hiring, and external visibility
Personal Support to CEO (5%)

Highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented, with the ability to keep many moving pieces on track at once
We'd rather work with a fast learner who cares deeply about the work than someone with years of experience but little curiosity.
3+ years of relevant experience in executive support, operations, project management, chief of staff support, recruiting coordination, or a similar role
Strong judgment and a clear sense for what is urgent, what is important, and what can be streamlined or handled independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management instincts and the ability to build structure from scratch
Systems-minded, resourceful, and proactive
Comfortable working across technical and non-technical contexts
High ownership, high discretion, and strong follow-through
Excited to work closely with a founder and help build a company from the ground up

Experience supporting a founder, CEO, or senior executive in a startup or other fast-paced environment
Familiarity with project management, scheduling, recruiting, and collaboration tools
Comfort with light operational admin across hiring, finance, logistics, and internal coordination
Experience creating polished first-draft slide decks in Google Slides for executives, investors, internal updates, or external presentations
Direct ownership over core internal operations and execution
The opportunity to work closely with the Founder and CEO on some of the most important work in the company

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