COME GROW WITH US   

Be part of our mission to empower distributed agriculture.

As a Public Benefit Corporation, The Farm Project and our initiativeLettuce Grow are working on creating a new food system. We believe that the future of food lies in empowering thriving, localized food economies that benefit the health of the people, the planet and the communities around us.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant who can thrive in a fast-paced environment to provide advanced administrative support to the executive management team.  The ideal applicant will work effectively at all levels within the organization, and will go above and beyond to support the company's mission to revolutionize the urban farming experience.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and support day-to-day activity of the executive team 
• Manage communication between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders
• Manage schedule, meetings, and general documentation for the executive team 
• Act as a proxy for the CEO, as requested
• Manage high-priority deliverables for the CEO
• Draft communication on behalf of the CEO and other executives, as requested
• Create and establish new processes to ensure efficiency
• Lead meeting prep through research and creation of presentations.
• Manage travel, external meeting arrangements, and expense reports
• Lead special projects and implement company-wide processes with little or no supervision.
• Assist with office management, including ordering supplies and daily maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years' experience as an Executive Assistant supporting the CEO, or senior executives, in a heavy operational / coordination role at a fast-paced environment required
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Highly motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Highly organized and with a proven ability to prioritize and multi-task to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite and Google Suite
• Working knowledge of Slack and Confluence desired

WHY WORK AT THELETTUCE GROW?

You'll join a team of seasoned entrepreneurs who know what it takes to be successful. And you'll make a difference as an integral part of an organization that is changing the world by supporting a profitable, sustainable, local food system.