Senior Executive Assistant

The Senior Executive Assistant at GoFundMe plays a pivotal role in optimizing operations for the CEO and the leadership team. Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, and ensuring smooth daily operations. You’ll also lead critical projects, resolve operational issues, and streamline administrative processes to enhance efficiency.

To be considered for the Senior Executive Assistant role at GoFundMe, candidates should have at least 8 years of high-level executive support experience, preferably in a technology company. A Bachelor’s Degree is a minimum requirement, along with exceptional time management skills, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in tools like Google Workspace and project management software.

The Senior Executive Assistant at GoFundMe directly supports the efficiency and effectiveness of the CEO, enabling focused leadership on helping people help each other. By managing administrative operations and driving initiatives, this role ensures that GoFundMe can fulfill its mission of making a positive impact globally.

As a Senior Executive Assistant at GoFundMe, you can expect a collaborative, innovative, and supportive remote work environment. The team is dedicated to making a positive difference for millions, and you'll be part of a culture that celebrates success, values diverse perspectives, and encourages professional growth.

GoFundMe offers a competitive benefits package for the Senior Executive Assistant position, including competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare benefits, financial assistance for hybrid work, generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and wellness resources. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in continued learning and development.

In your response, highlight specific instances where you've successfully managed complex schedules, organized meetings, or coordinated travel for executives. Emphasize your ability to prioritize tasks and back it up with examples.

Discuss your approach to maintaining discretion and confidentiality in previous roles. Provide examples of how you've safeguarded sensitive information and the importance of trust in an executive support position.

Outline your time management techniques, perhaps mentioning tools you use or specific methods, like prioritization frameworks (e.g., Eisenhower Matrix). Illustrate with examples of how you've successfully managed competing tasks in the past.

Share a specific project that presented challenges, the actions you took to navigate obstacles, and the successful outcomes that resulted from your initiative. This showcases both your problem-solving skills and project management expertise.

Discuss your methods for maintaining clear and efficient communication, such as regular updates, proactive engagement, or the use of specific tools. Provide examples of how you tailored communication strategies for different audiences in past roles.

Be sure to mention specific tools like ClickUp, Asana, or Google Workspace, along with your experience using them to track projects, delegate tasks, and facilitate collaboration among team members.

Talk about any initiatives you've been involved in around team-building, employee engagement events, or fostering a collaborative environment. Relate this back to GoFundMe's mission and values if possible.

Consider discussing attributes such as reliability, discretion, and adaptability. Support your view with examples from your experience that demonstrate these qualities in action.

Describe your openness to receiving feedback and how you’ve utilized it to enhance your skills and processes. Showcase your commitment to continuous improvement, especially in fast-evolving environments.

Express your genuine interest in GoFundMe's mission and culture. Highlight how your skills align with the role and how you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team that makes a meaningful impact.