The Role This role works with and reports directly to Hermann, Gigs Co-Founder and CEO, and closely liaises with Founder’s Office and executive leadership on a daily basis to optimize Hermann’s productivity across internal and external stakeholders. What You Will Do Gigs is looking for a strategic, highly adaptable Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to Hermann, our Co-Founder & CEO. As our first EA hire, you won’t just manage tasks—you’ll help shape this function from the ground up, creating structure in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment. This role is not for someone looking for a standard administrative job. You’ll need to move at startup speed, anticipate needs before they arise, and ensure Hermann is operating at peak efficiency. Your ability to navigate ambiguity, manage shifting priorities, and keep things running seamlessly will be essential to both his success and the company’s. Own and Optimize Time Across International Time Zones Seamlessly manage and optimize Hermann’s calendar across multiple time zones, ensuring meetings, one-on-ones, interviews, and external touchpoints are scheduled with precision and productivity in-mind. Your role is to maximize his impact and minimize inefficiencies. Anticipate and Bridge Context Switching Operating at a founder’s level means switching between wildly different priorities—fundraising, hiring, product strategy, partnerships—often in the same hour. You’ll ensure he’s always two steps ahead, prepped with the right context, materials, and insights for each interaction. Channel Fast-Moving Priorities: Ensure their time is spent on the highest priority issues, shifting non-pressing engagements and to-dos to accommodate, and communicating changes in a thoughtful manner. Help Founders delegate as priorities are managed. Proactively seek solutions to help internal teams unblock and do their best work. Organizational Oversight: Organize domestic and international travel, events, and leadership team offsite. On behalf of the CEO, organize leadership and coordinate with executive staff on scheduling, conferences, and event planning. Master the Art of Communication: You’ll have a direct influence on the communication and credibility of the CEO/Founders both internally and externally and will master the art of intentional communication to drive engage and drive towards business results. What We Are Looking For We’re seeking a highly driven Executive Assistant who excels in a fast-paced, high-expectation startup environment, combining elite problem-solving, flawless execution, and unwavering discretion. This role requires flexibility, independent initiative, and a relentless commitment to optimizing executive productivity. Relentless Problem-Solver & Self-Starter You have an insatiable drive to research, navigate ambiguity, and exhaust all options to get things done. You don’t wait for direction—you anticipate needs, remove blockers, and take ownership of outcomes. You make things happen with urgency, precision, and exceptional business judgment, balancing speed with thoughtful decision-making. Elite Administrative Execution You’re an expert at managing complex and dynamic calendars, proactively optimizing time while juggling last-minute changes with ease. You see executive time as a high-value asset and know how to unlock productivity by bringing structure, foresight, and efficiency. You thrive in an environment where expectations are high, ambiguity is constant, and flawless execution is the baseline. Highly Independent Yet Deeply Collaborative You don’t need hand-holding. You navigate challenges with confidence and execute with minimal input. Your ability to build and own your function is unmatched—you anticipate, adapt, and course-correct as needed. At the same time, you understand that this role is deeply collaborative, requiring strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work seamlessly across teams, personalities, and priorities. Startup-Native & Silicon Valley Fluent You have firsthand experience working in high-growth startups and deeply understand the pace, intensity, and dynamics of Silicon Valley. You thrive in an environment where priorities shift rapidly, execution speed matters, and expectations are high. You’re energized, not deterred, by an always-on, high-performance culture. Unwavering Discretion & Reliability You handle highly sensitive information with absolute discretion. You remain calm and composed under extreme pressure, making sound decisions even in the most urgent situations. Your reliability and trustworthiness are unquestionable. Exceptional Team Player in a High-Performing Environment You thrive in an ecosystem of excellence, where the bar is high, and collaboration is key. You proactively support and amplify the team, knowing that working with top-tier talent pushes you to bring your best every day. Extreme Flexibility & Commitment This role requires significant flexibility, including availability across time zones, outside of standard business hours, and on weekends as needed. You understand that supporting a high-caliber executive means ensuring smooth operations at all times, regardless of schedule constraints. This is not a standard 9-to-5 role—it demands full dedication and a readiness to operate at a consistently high level.