We are a stealth tech startup in Palo Alto, looking for a curious, organized, and trustworthy assistant to help manage a mix of business and administrative tasks.
What you'll do:
- Organize the founder's calendar and prioritize the founder's to-do list
- Handle errands (light shopping, restaurant/hotel bookings, managing RSVPs)
- Support business tasks like drafting emails, scheduling interviews, getting vendor quotes, processing invoices, and coordinating with contractors
- Manage bookkeeping tasks including expense tracking, reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records in Quickbooks
- Occasionally assist with research or sourcing items for projects
What you bring:
- Dependable and calm under pressure—comfortable juggling multiple small projects
- Basic bookkeeping experience or willingness to learn
- Detail-oriented with the ability to shift priorities quickly
- Interest in technology and entrepreneurship
- Strong written communication skills
- Proficiency with tech tools (Google Workspace, Excel, Quickbooks, etc.)
- Based near Palo Alto with availability for in-person work 1–2 times a week
Ideal for:
Students or recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in a startup environment
The details:
Hours: 8 hours per week to start
Pay: $18-25/hour, with room for growth based on performance and company scale
Start date: Flexible
Growth potential: Opportunity to evolve into an operations or chief-of-staff role as we grow
To apply:
Reply with a brief note covering:
- A bit about yourself and your background
- Your current availability
- Why this role caught your attention
- Link to your LinkedIn profile/resume
We'll reach out if your background is a strong match.
