Job Description

The Role

Nécessaire is seeking a sharp, reliable, and proactive Assistant to support our CEO in both day-to-day operations and company-wide initiatives. This vital role will manage executive scheduling, coordinate internal and external company events, and provide research and project support. This role will start as a temporary position (30–40 hours per week) with the expectation of converting to full-time, contingent on performance and fit.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and excels at bringing clarity and organization to complex priorities. Direct LinkedIn applications only.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Administration

• Manage the CEO's calendar, including scheduling internal and external meetings, prioritizing competing demands, and maintaining day-to-day flow
• Prepare meeting materials as needed and follow up on action items
• Coordinate travel logistics and itineraries across time zones
• Submit, track, and reconcile expenses in a timely manner

Company Operations & Special Projects

• Support company-wide needs such as event coordination, office logistics, and vendor communications
• Conduct research and prepare summaries to support decision-making
• Assist with project planning and tracking across workstreams—especially where the CEO is a stakeholder
• Support cross-functional initiatives and serve as a liaison between departments

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in an assistant or operations support role
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of discretion, judgment, and initiative
• A calm, solution-oriented attitude when juggling multiple responsibilities
• Ability to anticipate needs and work independently with minimal supervision
• Based in New York metro area with ability to work in our Manhattan office 3 days per week

Preferred

• Experience supporting senior leadership in a startup or fast-moving environment
• Experience with expense management systems
• Familiarity with project management tools

Compensation: $40–$50 per hour, commensurate with experience. This is a temporary role (30–40 hours/week) with the expectation to convert to full-time.

About Nécessaire

Nécessaire believes in less, but better. At Nécessaire we design personal care – The Necessary () – that supports our health and wellness. We use our business to make a positive environmental impact everywhere we can. Nécessaire is a Certified B Corp, Certified Climate Neutral, Certified Plastic Neutral, How2Recycle Verified, and a 1% for the Planet Member.

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